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Unusually warm in late October

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Unusually warm in late October

  • Warming up during Halloween
  • Pattern change from November
  • The chances of rain are nil

REST OF TODAY:

We will experience mostly sunny conditions and light breezes, with highs in the 60s.

Rest of Monday
Rest of Monday(WDBJ7 weather)

Tonight will remain partly cloudy with lows in the 30s and 40s. Patchy frost is possible for those reaching into the 30s. Note some patchy fog development.

Overnight lows
Overnight lows(WDBJ7 weather)

TUESDAY-THURSDAY: A large area of ​​high pressure will build up in the eastern US. Temperatures will climb into the 70s and reach near 80 degrees Thursday afternoon.

We will remain completely dry for the remainder of October, likely ending the month 1 to 3 inches below normal.

Next 3 days
Next 3 days(WDBJ7 weather)

HALLOWEEN EVENING: Plan all treats and no tricks with early evening temperatures in the 60s and 70s under mostly clear skies.

Usually clear and mild for Halloween.
Usually clear and mild for Halloween.(WDBJ weather)

FRIDAY: A cold front will arrive from the Ohio River Valley on Friday. At the moment this front appears to be very low in moisture, with only a very isolated chance of showers. More widespread impacts will be windy conditions and a slight wind chill ahead of the weekend.

Friday Front
Friday Front(WDBJ7 weather)

AUTUMN FIRE SEASON

The fall fire season runs from October 15 to November 30. Never burn on hot, dry and windy days and know the local fire regulations in your region. If you must burn outside, never leave your fire unattended. Don’t forget that about 90% of forest fires are caused by humans!

Tips for the fall fire season
Tips for the fall fire season(WDBJ7 weather)

AUTUMN LEAVED UPDATE

We’re wrapping up October, which means the fall peak is happening or about to happen! The Greenbrier and areas along and west of the Blue Ridge Parkway are experiencing peak conditions this weekend.

The leaves look fantastic this weekend with most areas seeing peak color.
The leaves look fantastic this weekend with most areas seeing peak color.(WDBJ7 weather)

Elsewhere (orange areas) the colors are changing quickly, but not quite at their peak. . Peak fall foliage for all areas will be complete in the next 1-2 weeks.

TROPICS

The Atlantic hurricane season ends at the end of November. That still leaves some time for late-season development. We’ll give you the first warning if something happens. You can follow the latter here.

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