BLACKSBURG, VA — A frosty glaze coated lawns and windshields before sunrise Saturday as temperatures dipped close to freezing across Virginia’s New River Valley. The serene, chilly start won’t stick around for long — increasing cloud cover is already moving in from the west, heralding a cooler, wetter pattern arriving to kick off the new week.
The National Weather Service office in Blacksburg expects Saturday to remain tranquil and bright, topping out near 59°F. By Sunday, moisture streaming north from Tennessee and North Carolina will thicken the cloud deck, with a few light, spotty showers possible late in the day.
Rain looks more organized by early Monday, especially along the I-81 corridor and over the higher terrain near Christiansburg and Floyd. Temperatures will hold in the upper 40s, and a light easterly breeze will add an extra chill. Commuters should plan for slick patches and reduced visibility, particularly in shaded hollows and along ridge lines where drizzle can linger. If you’re headed out before dawn or working outdoors, extra layers will come in handy.
The unsettled pattern sticks around through midweek, with periodic rain keeping fields soggy and skies largely gray on Tuesday and Wednesday. Halloween week still appears seasonable overall, but early indications point to a late-week hiccup that might complicate trick-or-treat plans on Friday.
Enjoy the calm, crisp weekend while it lasts — a cooler, wetter November vibe is knocking.
Five-day outlook for Blacksburg, VA:
– Saturday: 59/39 — Mostly sunny after a frosty start; calm and mild.
– Sunday: 57/40 — Clouds increasing; a few light showers late.
– Monday: 48/38 — Overcast with steadier rain developing; cool east wind.
– Tuesday: 48/39 — Occasional rain; damp and cool.
– Wednesday: 48/37 — Cloudy with scattered showers; breezy at times.
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