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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

Roanoke, Roanoke Regional Airport (KROA)

Lat: 37.32°NLon: 79.97°WElev: 1175ft.

Fair

43°F

6°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed NW 7 mph
Barometer 30.17 in (1022.0 mb)
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 22 Jan 6:54 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Roanoke Regional Airport VA

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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 5 to 14 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Northwest wind 8 to 14 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. East wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow and sleet. The snow and sleet could be heavy at times. Low around 14. East wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow/Sleet

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Freezing rain and sleet, possibly mixed with snow. High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of 0.1 to 0.2 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow, freezing rain, and sleet likely before 1am, then a chance of snow and freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 18 °F

    Wintry Mix
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 4.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 5 to 14 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Northwest wind 8 to 14 mph.
Saturday
Snow likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. East wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow and sleet. The snow and sleet could be heavy at times. Low around 14. East wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Sunday
Freezing rain and sleet, possibly mixed with snow. High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of 0.1 to 0.2 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow, freezing rain, and sleet likely before 1am, then a chance of snow and freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 4.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Roanoke Regional Airport VA
 37.31°N 79.97°W (Elev. 1099 ft)
Last Update:
7:00 pm EST Jan 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 29, 2026
 
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