Rain & coldest air since February arrives late this week

  • Chilly air lasts through the week
  • First Alert Weather Day issued for Thursday
  • Models hinting at a drier weekend

METEOR SHOWER TONIGHT

The Taurid Meteor Shower peaks tonight! These meteors are known to be big and bright, but not very frequent. Remember to get to a dark place away from light pollution for the best view.

Taurid Meteor Shower(WDBJ7 Weather)

COLDER AIR ARRIVES

Bundle Up—Chilly Air Sticking Around!

Hope you’re ready for sweater weather, because it’s here to stay for a while! This week’s temperatures will feel a little frosty, with highs struggling to reach the 40s and 50s, which is about 10-15° below normal.

If you’re heading out tonight, it’s going to be especially cold, with lows around freezing. Wednesday morning is expected to be the chilliest, with temps dipping into the upper 20s and low 30s—time to dig out those hats and gloves!

Wednesday Morning(WDBJ7 Weather)

FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY THURSDAY

Heads up, if you have travel or outdoor plans on Thursday! A strong cold front will move in, bringing widespread rain that’s likely to stick around all day.

Rain is expected to arrive Thursday and last throughout the day.
Rain is expected to arrive Thursday and last throughout the day.(WDBJ7 Weather)

We’ve issued a First Alert Weather Day for Thursday. while we aren’t expecting flooding or severe weather, there will be some impacts.

  • Soaking rain for the AM/PM commutes
  • Reduced visibility and slow-going traffic
  • Moderate to heavy rain possible late in the day.

For those near the West Virginia mountains, there’s even a chance of a brief wintry mix in the morning before the rain settles in. By Thursday afternoon, temps will barely hit the 40s, making it the coldest day we’ve had since mid-February!

First Alert Weather Day Thursday
First Alert Weather Day Thursday(WDBJ7 Weather)

WEEKEND

Quieter conditions build in for the weekend. Highs will be in the 60s under a mixture of sun and clouds.

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