Roanoke, Virginia 7 Day Weather Forecast

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FXUS61 KRNK 051803
AFDRNK

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
203 PM EDT Sun Apr 5 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...

Below normal temperatures mid-week... Sub-freezing temperatures
becoming more likely during the overnight and early morning
hours.

No appreciable rainfall through at least next weekend.

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.KEY MESSAGES...

1. Cooler temperatures and an extended dry period follows
today`s frontal passage.

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.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1: Cooler temperatures and an extended dry period follows
today`s frontal passage.

A much cooler airmass will settle into the region behind the
cold front that is passing through the region today. Below
normal temperatures are expected on Tuesday and Wednesday as a
surface high pressure pushes out of Canada on Monday, and into
the Great Lakes region by Tuesday. This high pressure looks to
eventually settle into PA/NY border region, which will lead to a
wedge developing, and cold air damming across the area. Flow
will turn out of the northeast and this will advect cold air
into the region both of the aforementioned days. A frost/freeze
potential exists on Wednesday morning as overnight lows are
likely to fall into the 20s across the mountains and low 30s
east of the mountains. Given the recent warmth, any early season
sensitive vegetation could be impacted if preventive measures
are not taken ahead of time. Temperatures will rebound by the
end of the week, potentially above normal again.

An extended period of dry weather is expected through at least
next weekend. Drought conditions are likely to continue to
worsen and fire weather concerns could potentially increase
given continued drying of fuels.

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.AVIATION /18Z SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...

Currently, a cold front was crossing the area and was near a line
from KGEV-KROA-KHSP. West of the front, skies were clearing with
some lingering MVFR layers or ceilings. East of the front, rain
showers were still ongoing with a mix of MVFR and low end VFR
ceilings. Visibilities were primarily VFR across the entire region.
As we continue through the afternoon, the front will continue on its
journey eastward, along with it and the end of rainfall with its
passage, and rapid ceiling improvement.

Overnight, gusty winds will veer southwest to northwest and
gradually decrease in speed. However, gusts of 15 to 25 kts will be
common across the mountains through the evening, with lesser values
across the Piedmont. Ceilings will trend to VFR for the vast
majority of the area. Lingering pockets of MVFR are possible along
the western facing slopes of the higher terrain of southeast West
Virginia into the early morning hours of Monday.

VFR conditions and light northwest winds are expected for the region
on Monday through mid-day. Gusts may reach 15 to 20 kts by the early
afternoon.



EXTENDED AVIATION OUTLOOK...

VFR conditions are expected through the period.

Gusts of 15 to 20 kts will still be possible through late Monday
afternoon across the mountains before weakening during the evening.

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.RNK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
VA...None.
NC...None.
WV...None.

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DISCUSSION...EB/BMG
AVIATION...DS