Roanoke, VA – Sunday Evening Update
So far, it has been a beautiful and dry Labor Day weekend! That is changing a bit tonight with a few hit or miss showers and thunderstorms moving into the Highlands and New River Valley Zones. Eventually, the showers in West Virginia will track into the Roanoke Valley as well.
In the wake of a surface trough this evening, Labor Day will feature completely dry conditions and below-average temperatures! In fact, the Climate Prediction Center has below-average temperatures predicted for most of Southwest and Central Virginia through September 14th.
Tonight, we will be cool and clear as showers exit the area by 11 PM.
Our 7 Day forecast couldn’t get much better! Highs will only reach into the mid and upper 70s this week, with showers back in the forecast briefly Wednesday through Friday, with sunshine and clear weather returning just in time for the weekend!
Sunday Morning Update
If you’re enjoying the cool temperatures, it appears they’ll be here for the long term.
We’ll be in the mid 70s for the foreseeable future, as more cool air flows into the region. Lows continue within the 50s.
There’s the chance for an isolated shower and storm in the New River Valley today, but the risk is not significant.
More widespread rain arrives as a cold front passes Wednesday night into Thursday. Thursday will likely be a washout, with the chance for a few storms as well.
After Friday, clear skies and cool temperatures prevail!