Go away, already! “Ghost” of Ian throws more clouds at us at times Tuesday

The remnant low of Ian will finally move offshore in the coming days

ROANOKE, Va. – Believe it or not, the remnant low pressure of Hurricane Ian is still lingering off the coast of Virginia. It’ll throw more clouds at us, especially in the eastern half of the area, throughout the day Tuesday.

Come Wednesday, it’ll finally start to make a move off the East Coast. High pressure settles in, allowing temperatures to rise more.

What we're tracking for Wednesday, 10/5/2022

We’ll reach the upper 60s and lower 70s Wednesday afternoon under more sun!

Two-day zone forecast for October 4 and 5, 2022

Thursday and Friday will be quite warm with highs in the 70s. Friday turns breezier at times, especially in the mountains.

What we're tracking for Thursday, 10/6/2022

That comes with a cold front that will bring temperatures down heading into the weekend. Daytime highs will only be in the 50s and 60s, despite sunshine.

What we're tracking for Friday, 10/7/2022

The morning lows are perhaps what you’re more interested in.

Frost is unlikely Friday and Saturday mornings, but as the wind calms down in this new airmass - we’ll see the chance for frost/freezing temperatures Sunday morning.

Frost/freeze potential through Sunday, 10/9/2022

Some in the New River Valley and Highlands have already seen frost this season, but others have not.

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Packster

29 this morning. Near Sinkland Farm. Lots of frost in the bottom. Go Pack!

Christiansburg

The chance for frosty temps lingers into Monday of next week.

Morning lows for 10/9 and 10/10/2022

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About the Author

Meteorologist Chris Michaels is an American Meteorological Society (AMS) Certified Broadcaster, forecasting weather conditions in southwest Virginia on WSLS 10 News from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. weekdays on Virginia Today.

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