Freeze warnings are in effect across Southwest and Central Virginia, with overnight lows dipping into the 20s and 30s before a big warmup brings 70s and 80s by the weekend, according to 10 News meteorologist Edward Shaw.
Freeze warnings and chilly mornings are in effect for Southwest and Central Virginia, with overnight temperatures expected in the upper 20s and low 30s. Warmer days and sunny skies are forecast for the coming week, with little chance of rain.
Quiet tonight but isolated showers will form on Sunday with the main event coming on Monday. Please stay weather aware early next week as a Weather Authority Alert Day has been issued for Monday due to the potential for strong-to-severe storms.
We are starting off with heavy rain this morning, now moving across our viewing area. This will bring some visibility issues to an already foggy area. The good news is that once this line of heavy showers passes through, it will help clear the fog out, and we will see rapid clearing and gusty conditions to follow behind this front.
Your bus stop forecast isn’t too bad this morning! Southwest Virginia temperatures are very seasonal with a lot of sunshine throughout the day today! Overall, we are looking forward to a beautiful Friday.
If you stepped outside early this morning, you probably noticed the classic February chill. But keep the heavy coat handy only for the morning—by afternoon, Southwest and Central Virginia will be feeling anything but wintry. We’re experiencing a remarkable jump in temperatures, with highs expected to reach the low 60s!
Radar scans as of 5:07 AM show a few flurries across Southside and the New River Valley. These are very low impact and will only stand to add to the dusting of snow we received overnight.
The state plans to demolish dozens of buildings at the former Central Virginia Training Center, a facility that once provided crucial services for the developmentally disabled. While local leaders see this as an opportunity for new development, families and advocates express concerns about the loss of accessible counseling and care options. The facility served Amherst and surrounding Southwest Virginia communities, including Lynchburg and Madison Heights. This article explores the community’s mixed reactions and what the future may hold for the site.
Brutal cold and snow are forecast for Southwest and Central Virginia this weekend, with extreme wind chills and snow showers expected south of Route 460. Get the latest updates from meteorologist Jeff Haniewich and the 10 News Weather Authority team.
Southwest and Central Virginia are facing snow and bitter cold, with the highest chance for wintry weather late Friday into Saturday, according to 10 News meteorologist Jeff Haniewich. Temperatures will remain well below normal, with potential snow lingering through Saturday night and some relief by next week.
A dangerously cold air mass has moved into Southwest and Central Virginia, prompting an Alert Day through Saturday. Wind chills are forecast to plunge well below zero, with only minor flurries after the recent weekend snowfall.
A Weather Authority Alert Day has been issued for Monday, the 26th, through Sunday the 1st. In the wake of our weekend winter storm, bitterly cold air will move into the region and bring dangerously cold wind chills each morning of the week.
Virginia State Police has already responded to 60 crashes, with the highest number reported in Southwest Virginia.
With temperatures dropping and winter weather on the horizon, local organizations and road crews in Central Virginia are gearing up to keep the community safe and moving.
Southwest and Central Virginia are facing a Weather Authority Alert Day as an arctic front brings dangerously cold wind chills. 10 News’s meteorologist explains what to expect and when, with a confirmed drop in temperatures and gusty winds impacting the region.
A Weather Authority Alert Day has been issued for Tuesday due to dangerously cold temperatures. Our temperature setup brings much of the East Coast below average temperatures beginning on Tuesday. This, paired with high winds, will be dangerous for some.
Yesterday's cold front brought frigid temperatures and some moisture to aid in rain showers and occasional snowfall. Looking ahead into tomorrow, another cold front will pass through and bring more cold air to begin the week.
Southwest and Central Virginia face a weekend of clipper systems and a significant chance of rare snow in the Carolinas, along with wind chills and below-average temperatures, according to 10 News Weather Authority.
A few snow flurries have worked their way into the region overnight and into the early morning hours today. This is all because of a quick-moving clipper system that will exit within the next couple of hours. We will then clear out the cloud cover for the remainder of the day!
Although most of the region has a mild morning in store, everything will change into the evening and overnight hours tonight. A sudden chill takes over as a cold front passes through that will very much live up to its name.
Rain is expected throughout the day, offering needed moisture due to ongoing drought conditions, but it won't be enough to alleviate the situation. A warm front is currently influencing the area, but a cold front will arrive by afternoon, bringing thunderstorms and potential light flash-flooding, especially on roads and bridges.
While we have been dry early this morning, that will change later on in the morning! This weekend will be one where you need to keep the umbrella handy. Once this next system exits, we will have a drastic drop in temperatures in the wake of a cold front.
A quick-moving system brings a chance of flurries and blustery winds to Southwest and Central Virginia on New Year’s Eve, with colder-than-normal temperatures and a mild start to 2026 expected.
Our air temperatures have certainly made for a FRIDGID start! Our feels-like temperatures have plummeted into the teens, single digits, and even a few spots below zero this morning! This morning is the perfect time for the big coat, mittens, and hat!
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a High Wind Warning for parts of North Carolina, Southwest and Central Virginia and West Virginia on Sunday.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced on Thursday that over $15 million in funding would be allocated to the Virginia Workforce Housing Investment Program to support middle-income housing in various localities around the commonwealth.
Widespread snow is covering Southwest and Central Virginia this morning, with the highest totals in the New River Valley. 10 News’s meteorologist shares up-to-date snow accumulation, current road conditions, and what to expect heading into the weekend.
With the Thanksgiving holiday quickly approaching, Aztec Rental, Roanoke Mission and more are stepping up to make sure those in need have access to a warm meal.
Horizon Behavioral Health is preparing to open Central Virginia’s first comprehensive mental health crisis care center, offering around-the-clock help for those in urgent need.
After an overcast start to our Thursday, clouds have parted a bit this afternoon to allow for a few peeks of sunshine! However, this will be short-lived. We have an increase in cloud cover back in the forecast this evening, ahead of more showers tonight.
We have had quite the temperature rollercoaster these past few days, and we will be nothing if not consistent this next week! Temperatures this afternoon still stand in the 60s and 70s, but a major change is on the way.
If you enjoy the breezy weather, you have certainly been a fan of the past few days. We have been locked into a windy pattern, and today will be no different. Along with the high winds, our high temperatures today will be very seasonal, in the upper 50s and lower 60s. We won’t see anything more than a few passing clouds today!
Angel Trees will start going up in stores across the Roanoke Valley this weekend. Roanoke will be helping 430 local families in needs this year, which includes nearly 1,000 children as part of the Angel Tree program.
If you enjoy the cold weather, you are in for a treat with these next few weather makers. We have not one, not two, but three fronts that will swing into our area throughout the weekend and next work week, bringing the first arctic blast of the season.
This interactive map lets you explore and celebrate the stories of local heroes who’ve served our country with pride.
On Friday, city leaders gathered at the Lynchburg Regional Airport to announce travelers in Central Virginia will soon have more options to fly out of the city. United Express is launching non-stop flights to Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Cold weather alerts are in effect for Southwest and Central Virginia as the first freeze of the season is expected. Get the latest on expected low temperatures, weekend forecasts, and game day weather outlook from 10 News’s Chief Meteorologist Jeff Haniewich.
A persistent stretch of soaking rain is set to bring relief to Southwest and Central Virginia this week, with rainfall amounts of up to 5 inches expected in some areas, along with notable swings in temperatures and an active tropical outlook.
10 News meteorologist Edward Shaw shares the latest update for Southwest and Central Virginia: a major cool-down, much-needed rain after drought, and rapid warming later in the week, plus monitoring the tropics.
