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Potential Significant Winter Storm this Weekend - Very Cold Weather Follows Early Next Week

A significant winter storm will likely impact our area this weekend. The winter storm will be followed by very cold temperatures early next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Virginia Tech Airport (KBCB)

Lat: 37.22°NLon: 80.42°WElev: 2133ft.

Fair

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.21 in
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Jan 2:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Christiansburg VA

Winter Storm Watch January 24, 07:00am until January 26, 01:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Light west wind.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 24. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow before 1am, then freezing rain and sleet, possibly mixed with snow. The snow and sleet could be heavy at times. Low around 12. East wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Wintry
    Mix

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Freezing rain and sleet, possibly mixed with snow before 7am, then freezing rain and sleet. The sleet could be heavy at times. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of 0.1 to 0.3 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Freezing rain and sleet before 10pm, then snow and freezing rain between 10pm and 4am, then a chance of snow after 4am. Low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 14 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Cold

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -2.

    Low: -2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Light west wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday
A chance of snow after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 24. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow before 1am, then freezing rain and sleet, possibly mixed with snow. The snow and sleet could be heavy at times. Low around 12. East wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday
Freezing rain and sleet, possibly mixed with snow before 7am, then freezing rain and sleet. The sleet could be heavy at times. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of 0.1 to 0.3 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Freezing rain and sleet before 10pm, then snow and freezing rain between 10pm and 4am, then a chance of snow after 4am. Low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 20.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 28.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Thursday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 20.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Christiansburg VA
 37.13°N 80.42°W (Elev. 2133 ft)
Last Update:
1:30 am EST Jan 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am EST Jan 23, 2026-6pm EST Jan 29, 2026
 
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