Blacksburg, VA – Residents across the New River Valley and beyond need to finish protecting sensitive vegetation immediately as a Freeze Warning remains in effect until 9 a.m. Tuesday. While the Virginia Tech Airport is currently reporting a freezing 32 degrees, temperatures in outlying areas are expected to dip into the mid-to-upper 20s. This hard frost is capable of killing crops and damaging unprotected outdoor plumbing. The morning chill will eventually give way to a brilliant sunny sky, pushing afternoon highs to a comfortable 69 degrees.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, the warning covers a wide territory including Southwest Virginia, Northwest North Carolina, and Southeast West Virginia. While Tuesday remains dry, a weak system will introduce light moisture and breezy conditions mid-week. Travelers on I-81 and Route 460 should prepare for west winds of 6 to 10 mph on Wednesday, with gusts as high as 23 mph. There is also a slight 20 percent chance of a stray shower tomorrow afternoon.
The week features a significant warming trend as high pressure builds over the Mid-Atlantic. After reaching the low 70s on Wednesday, temperatures will soar to near 78 degrees on Thursday and peak at a summer-like 79 degrees on Friday. This dry, warm stretch provides an excellent window for outdoor activities before a more active weather pattern moves in for the weekend.
Rain chances return in earnest on Saturday, with a 70 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2 p.m. This shift may impact graduation parties or outdoor weekend events as temperatures drop back into the mid-70s. For now, keep the heavy layers handy for the morning hours and enjoy the rapid climb toward summer-like warmth by the end of the work week.
Five Day Forecast for Blacksburg, VA
- Tuesday: Sunny after Freezing Start, High 69
- Wednesday: Partly Sunny and Breezy, High 74
- Thursday: Sunny then Slight Chance Showers, High 78
- Friday: Mostly Sunny and Warm, High 79
- Saturday: Showers Likely, High 75
