ROANOKE, Va. – Sunday Evening Update
The weather story of the day, today by far and away has been increasing cloud cover and isolated instances of drizzle in southwest Virginia.
This week, our main weather feature will be a wedge of cold air against the mountains that will bring cool and drizzly conditions.
Futurecast shows rain beginning early Monday morning, with isolated showers and overcast conditions for the start of the work week.
Early Tuesday morning, widespread rainfall is expected. Be sure to bring an umbrella for the bus stop!
The rainiest day this week will head our way on Thursday, with mostly dry conditions in store just in time for trick-or-treating!
Sunday Morning Update
Today will be a great day to get outside, and with the rain that is coming you may want to take advantage.
The high temperatures are going to be a bit cool, but with a jacket should feel very nice. Most of the region can expect to see the temps get into the low 60s.
Throughout the day, a few sparse showers are possible, but a majority of the rain will not enter the area until later tonight. This rain will stick around for the next couple days and will have brief dry spells in between.
Our region is still in very dry conditions. Most of the region isn’t quite in a drought but is still labeled as drier than normal on the drought monitor, but there are some areas that could definitely use the moisture.
Some parts of the Highlands are currently in a severe drought and there is a widespread area that is in a moderate drought. That said, the rain that is on its way should help out.
Once the rain comes later tonight, we will not get rid of it until later in the week. Most of the showers will be sparse and short-lived, but the rain will be an all day affair.
Luckily, we will see it dry up just in time for Halloween, but we unfortunately will not get rid of the colder than average temperatures.