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Abnormal warmth and severe weather are on the horizon

Thawing out this week!

The bitter cold finally heads out.

High temperatures reach the 80s across much of the area (again) Monday afternoon

A lot of us will go from the 30s early on to the 70s by the afternoon.

It will feel more like April through Friday afternoon.

Once we get rid of one round of rain, temperatures spring forward through Friday.

Temperatures reach the 60s Thursday and Friday following Wednesday's dampness

Temperatures peak in the 70s and 80s Sunday, but they'll start in the 20s Thursday morning

Showers will be isolated at best through Father's Day weekend

Temperatures peak between 85 and 90° outside of the mountains Thursday

We go from cold and frosty Tuesday morning to 70s and sunshine by the afternoon

Temperatures eventually rise into the 70s and 80s during the afternoons this week

A bright start to the first week of spring, with some days reaching near 80s for some of us.

Highs reach the 80s in parts of the area Thursday and Friday afternoons

Temperatures climb most days the rest of the week

Temperatures reach into the 60s for most of the area Sunday afternoon through Tuesday afternoon

Temperatures climb into the 70s and lower 80s Thursday afternoon, which is more typical of late May

Strong wind gusts Tuesday result in a higher-than-normal chance of brush fires

Outside of a few isolated showers, temperatures reach the 60s - until Thursday when they reach the 70s and 80s.

Once the rain clears out Friday morning, a brief cold snap moves back into the area

Shower chances are scattered Thursday and Friday, but the weekend is trending wetter and possibly wintrier too.

Afternoon temperatures rise into the 60s for most of the area Wednesday and Thursday

The week will have a spring feel at times along with opportunities for showers

Afternoon highs will be in the 60s the next two-to-three days

There will be plenty of dry time this weekend, despite two different storms moving through

Highs will be in the 70s for most of the area this weekend into early next week

Storms become more numerous late in the weekend into early next week

The chance for hit-or-miss storms is slightly higher Sunday than Saturday

A few hit-or-miss downpours will be possible this weekend too

Near-record heat and storms return Wednesday and Wednesday night

Scattered storms return to the forecast Tuesday and Wednesday

Showers and storms will be scattered about Friday through Monday

Last week's storm system comes back onshore to send more rain our way

High temperatures push well into the 80s for most of the area by Sunday and Monday afternoons

Temperatures make a run at 90° in some spots Sunday and Monday afternoons

Temperatures peak in the 80s for many of us this weekend into early next week

Highs reach the 80s in parts of the area Wednesday afternoon

Temperatures peak in the 70s and lower 80s each day through at least Wednesday

We'll trade wind, cold and scattered bursts of snow for warmth and t-shirt weather next week

Temperatures across much of the area reach the 70s Friday and Saturday

Tuesday's temperatures reach the 60s and 70s across much of the area

March kicks off with warmer air the first few days

High temperatures reach the 50s and 60s after Tuesday

Temperatures near record highs New Year's Day before a strong cold front moves through

Frosty doesn't stand a chance this Christmas

It's not "going to snow, snow, snow down here in Dixie" this Christmas

Temperatures continue to bounce between fall and winter the next few days

That storm brings near-record warmth and rain to our area Saturday

A few of us will see snowflakes in the air Wednesday, while most see near-record warmth Saturday

A brief burst of snow and sleet is possible for parts of the area Wednesday morning

Near-record warmth is expected by Thursday afternoon

High temperatures reach the 60s (and perhaps 70s) later this week

It'll feel more like early October once again Wednesday afternoon

Temperatures rise before rain, wind and cold return to the forecast

Highs reach 80° in parts of the area Thursday before cold front #1 comes through

High temperatures will be 10-15° above average through Friday afternoon

Temperatures get to near-record levels later in the week

Temperatures reach the 80s in parts of the area in the second half of the week

Temperatures Tuesday top out in the 80s for many

Unseasonably low humidity leads to more comfortable weather, less rain chances

Temps and humidity levels lower while the wind picks up after Thursday night's cool front

High temperatures reach into the 80s for many locations Tuesday through Thursday afternoons

Temperatures reach the 80s across much of the area Wednesday afternoon

Our unseasonable warmth precedes a few shots at rain through the weekend

The dryness, unseasonable warmth and a breeze will keep the fire risk high Thursday. In addition to that, there is a statewide burn ban in place from Midnight to 4 p.m. each day until the end of April. Fire Weather Watch for Thursday, 3/11/2021Outside of that, Thursday will be another beautiful day to spend outside. High temperature forecast for 3/11/2021Enjoy that, because wet weather will return for some of us Friday. Stay tuned for updates, as the pattern turns wet at times throughout next week.

Flipping the switch from winter to spring this weekROANOKE, Va. – We turn the clocks ahead one hour this coming weekend. Prior to that, however, temperatures will begin springing forward. It may not feel like that first thing Monday morning, with many of us waking up to temperatures in the 20s. High temperature forecast for Monday, 3/8/2021This is just the beginning of a week-long warm-up! AdRecent dry spells in southwest, central VirginiaThat streak likely comes to an end later in the week, once the jet stream buckles.

Clouds stay put throughout the day, keeping temperatures steady. Winter weather alerts for Friday, 2/26/2021For most of us, we’ll see rain increasing through the afternoon and evening before becoming more hit-or-miss at night. Don’t cancel weekend plans, but have a Plan B.FutureTracker - Saturday morningA warm front will lift north, keeping things mainly scattered in the afternoon. AdWhat we're tracking by Sunday, 2/28/2021As it stands now (Friday, 2/26/2021), Saturday’s afternoon temperatures will be in the 50s and 60s. Sunday’s afternoon temperatures, however, could jump into the 60s and 70s!

The wind won’t be as much of a factor, but it will be enough to push temperatures up a few degrees. High temperature forecast for Wednesday, 2/24/2021This will likely be a) the warmest weather we’ve seen since mid-December, b) a taste of mid-April and c) more typical of late February in New Orleans! Well, not really, but Roanoke's forecast high of 67 matches the average high for this time of year in New Orleans. Types of precipitation possible Friday eveningThis likely won’t be a big deal, but it will kick off a wet pattern this weekend. AdWhat we're tracking starting this weekendEarly estimates show 1-3″ of rain being likely across the area, which could lead to flooding.

Highs reach the 40s in most of the New River Valley and Highlands. We’ll start each morning around freezing, but highs each afternoon reach well into the 50s (some near 60° by Thursday afternoon). We’ve got a strong cold front coming in that will send our temperatures back down for the weekend. What we're tracking by Saturday, 1/16/2021Each morning starts in the 20s, with each afternoon’s temperatures in the 30s and 40s. It’ll be quite windy behind the front too Saturday with mostly mountain snow showers blowing through.

ROANOKE, Va. – The official start to winter is just two weeks away, but we’re getting a little taste of it Monday morning. This could lead to some slick spots, even outside of the mountains, during the Monday morning commute. Things improve by the afternoon, but may refreeze/get slick again overnight as temperatures drop to 25-30°. Monday's wind speed and wind gust forecastThis, combined with the incoming cold, will make it feel pretty uncomfortable Tuesday morning. Wind chills will drop into the teens and 20s for many of us, with afternoon highs in the 40s.

ROANOKE, Va. – The coldest air of the season has moved into parts of the area as of Wednesday morning. Still, we expect high temperatures to only reach 45-50° area-wide Wednesday afternoon with plenty of sun around. High temperature forecast for Wednesday, 11/18/2020A clear sky, calm wind and bone-dry air will allow temperatures overnight to plummet once again. Low temperature forecast for Thursday morning, 11/19/2020As the jet stream continues to retreat northward, however, we’ll warm back up as soon as we cooled down. By Friday and Saturday afternoons, high temperatures will reach 65-70°.

ROANOKE, Va. – We started the week with wind chills in the 10s and 20s. In fact, high temperatures will be about 10° above average for the next week or so. Weekend forecast for 11/6 to 11/8/2020Nighttime lows will gradually come up a few degrees as well, as dew points (moisture levels) begin to climb too. Dew points (moisture levels) through Monday, 11/9/2020By next week, we’re talking low temperatures in the 55-61° range, which is about 20° above average for mid-November. Moisture from Eta will team up with a front to give us rain at least Wednesday and Thursday.

In fact, Wednesday afternoon’s temperatures will be well into the 60s under a sun-kissed sky. Eta made landfall over Nicaragua Tuesday as a Category 4 storm and has since weakened over land. High pressure, which keeps us warm and calm, will suppress Eta to the south. What's guiding Eta through Monday, 11/9/2020The farther west that happens, the wetter we’ll be (probably later next week). Stay tuned for updates, but know that we don’t expect any impacts from the storm for at least the next 5-7 days.

From frost this past weekend to near-record warmth Wednesday, we’re all kinds of confused. Our stretch of unseasonable warmth, however, continues through at least Friday. In fact, Thursday’s warmth will fall short of the day’s records by a few degrees. Forecast temperatures compared to records for Thursday, 10/22/2020At night, we should have enough clear sky to work with. Triangle in space Thursday nightWe’ll keep the warmth around Friday and through most of Saturday too.

ROANOKE, Va. – Temperatures all across the board Tuesday managed to get into the mid to upper 70s, making it feel like mid-September. Hourly planner for Wednesday, 10/21/2020For most of the area, that’s about 5° shy of record levels for the day. A few showers and pockets of drizzle will be around too as high temperatures take a dip. What the wedge means for our weather Sunday, 10/25/2020As that erodes, warmer air will likely return early next week. Our next front likely gets delayed a bit, slowing any inevitable cool-down until Halloween or just shortly thereafter.

High temperature forecast for Tuesday, 10/20/2020Thus begins our trend of mid-September warmth that should last through at least Thursday. Meanwhile, winter has taken its place over parts of the northern U.S. Just Monday, parts of Iowa received several inches of snow. Autumn snow across the Northern Plains this weekWe’ll avoid that like the plague, by staying on the warm side of any frontal systems through Friday. FutureTracker - wide view by Thursday, 10/22/2020The pattern slowly begins to collapse, allowing fronts to inch closer to the region. FutureTracker - wide view by Saturday, 10/24/2020This front lingers, providing us with the chance for additional showers Sunday and Monday.

ROANOKE, Va. – Tuesday’s warmth may have only been an appetizer to Wednesday’s full course of warm, late summer-like air. Forecast high temperatures for Wednesday, 10/7/2020This isn’t record-breaking, but it is about 10° above average by early October’s standards. We’ll stay warm Thursday with temperatures coming down a bit Friday, as clouds from Delta begin to drift northward. Just this year alone, we’ve seen rain from five different tropical systems. Rain from tropical systems in our area this year

We expect a nice recovery with the temperatures through the midday and afternoon as our highs peak in the mid to upper 60s. Sunday planner (WSLS)A front will approach the area from the west and drive extra clouds into the area for tonight. A few showers could be sparked in the western mountains, with drier conditions expected in Roanoke and east of the Blue Ridge. Upper level pattern Tuesday 4 p.m. (WSLS)A front could cause a slight dip in the jet and give us a brief cool down for Thursday and Friday. Upper level pattern Thursday 4 p.m. (WSLS)The warm air really takes over next weekend and beyond.

ROANOKE, Va. – Residual moisture from Friday’s rain has caused fog to develop, just like we saw on Saturday morning. If you’re getting out on the roads early this morning, be mindful of the possibility of reduced visibility. Driving in fog tips (WSLS)After the fog lifts, we expect partly to mostly cloudy skies throughout your Sunday. The Highlands will be our warmest region today, while the New River Valley will be our coolest. Today's forecast (WSLS)We’re watching a pair of fronts as we head into the new work week.

Roanoke and Blacksburg set new daily rainfall records yesterday with 1.67″ and 1.31″ of rain respectively. As high pressure tries to build in from the southwest, clouds will partially erode through the midday and afternoon. VT Football Forecast (WSLS)Sunday looks like a decent day with temperatures warming to near 80 degrees by the afternoon. Right now, we’re forecasting Tuesday as the wettest day of the week, but some showers and/or storms can’t be ruled out Monday or Wednesday. Behind the front, we expect cooler and drier air to filter into the region for the late stages of the week.

ROANOKE, Va. – We started the weekend off on a gloomy note as many dealt with numerous clouds, spotty rain and cooler temperatures. We’ll end it warmer with a little more sunshine mixed in and also a few thunderstorms late in the day. Zone temperature forecast (WSLS)Our second front of the day will approach during the evening, sparking storms from west to east. You’ll really feel a difference in the air by Tuesday, as cooler and drier air fully filters in from the north. Three day humidity tracker (WSLS)The cooler and drier air will be accompanied by sunshine Tuesday and Wednesday.

A large area of high pressure is what we should thank for the wonderful weather. High vs. Low pressure (WSLS)After a cool start to the day, look for temperatures to warm to the low to mid 80s by afternoon. Well continue to see abundant sunshine and low humidity for this middle day of Labor Day weekend. Future Tracker Sunday 4 p.m. (WSLS)The weather looks pleasant for the Labor Day holiday as well. Three day humidity tracker (WSLS)While our local weather is quiet, the tropical Atlantic is quite active.

High pressure will settle in as our dominant weather maker and the sinking air will inhibit all rain chances and most cloud cover. Saturday planner (WSLS)If you like the cooler air this morning, youll be in luck tomorrow morning! Otherwise, well just call it free air conditioning as you can leave your windows open tonight and enjoy the cooler air. Sunday morning lows (WSLS)Labor Day will also feature morning lows in the 50s. Heres your Saturday morning weather headlines.

ROANOKE, Va. A drop in moisture levels has led to a really comfortable morning Tuesday, as temperatures are starting in the 50s and 60s area-wide. We dont expect any major changes in moisture levels, as dew points will stay put the rest of the day Tuesday. Hour by hour humidity levels for Tuesday 8/18/2020Regardless, well still get quite warm during the afternoon. A west wind will help pick temperatures up into the 80s for most of the area, similar to Monday. High temperature forecast for 8/18/2020Well be tracking a weak front from the west later in the day.

Yesterdays rainfall totals peaked at about two inches, mainly in the New River Valley. August has been wetter across our other forecast regions and Saturdays rain added to the surplus that Southside, the New River Valley and Lynchburg have experienced. Since our front is moving away from the area, it appears rain chances will be much lower to wrap up the weekend. Were forecasting a 30 percent chance of showers and/or storms for your Sunday. How chance of rain works (WSLS)We dont see storm chances increase again until the middle of the upcoming work week.

The summer solstice officially comes at 5:43 p.m. and it will be the longest day of the year. Well, we expect temperatures to return to the 80s for quite a few locations, which hasn’t happened in about a week! We’ll have a mix of sun and clouds overhead and scattered storms will once again develop starting in the afternoon. We crank up the heat and humidity on Father’s Day as temperatures peak in the mid 80s for some. Father's Day Forecast (WSLS)We keep the heat around with daily shots at scattered storms into the new work week.

ROANOKE, Va. – Many of us have been loving the warm weather lately and we’re not the only ones. According to Hummingbird Central, a ruby-throated hummingbird was spotted in Roanoke over the weekend. Hummingbird observations (3/30/2020) (WSLS)Many hummingbirds spend the winter months in Central America or Mexico, then migrate north when the weather gets warmer. Major hummingbird species (3/30/2020) (WSLS)Look for the ruby-throated hummingbirds to be with us through the spring and summer, before migrating to Florida, Louisiana and the south Texas coast in September. If you see a ruby-throated hummingbird in southwest Virginia, you can report it to us via email or social media or to Hummingbird Central here.