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Current conditions at

Virginia Tech Airport (KBCB)

Lat: 37.22°NLon: 80.42°WElev: 2133ft.

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 30.39 in
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Mar 9:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Ripplemead VA

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 66. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind around 15 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 66. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ripplemead VA
 37.37°N 80.61°W (Elev. 4098 ft)
Last Update:
10:00 am EDT Mar 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am EDT Mar 30, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 5, 2026
 
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