Freeze and frost warnings come into effect tonight

On October 30, 2024By Littum

Probably frost Monday
Great warming through Halloween
Limited chances of rain until early November

CURRENT WARNINGS

The National Weather Service has issued freeze and freeze warnings Monday morning as temperatures drop into the 30s. Areas west of the Blue Ridge will no longer receive frost/freeze warnings because the growing season ended earlier this month.

THIS WEEK

Dry weather is expected through Thursday
Warming trend likely through the end of the week
Chance of scattered showers Friday

MONDAY: Areas of morning frost are likely. Lows will dip into the 30s and 40s.

Tonight's weather forecast — Tonight’s weather forecast(WDBJ Weather)

Highs will warm into the 50s and 60s.

Monday's weather forecast — Monday’s weather forecast(WDBJ Weather)

TUESDAY-THURSDAY: A large area of high pressure will build across the eastern US highs will hover through the 70s and near 80° Thursday afternoon.

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

Mostly clear and mild for Halloween.(WDBJ Weather)

FRIDAY: A cold front tracking from the Ohio River Valley could bring spotty showers to the region on Friday. Right now, most hometowns will remain dry.

A cold front will allow for scattered showers west of the Blue Ridge on Friday.(WDBJ Weather)

FALL FIRE SEASON

The autumn fire season runs from 15 October to 30 November. Never burn on hot, dry and windy days and know the local burning regulations in your area. If you have to burn outdoors, you must never leave your fire unattended. Remember that about 90% of wildfires are caused by humans!

Tips for the autumn fire season(WDBJ7 Weather)

FALL BREAK UPDATE

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

The leaves are looking fantastic this weekend, with most areas in peak colour.(WDBJ7 Weather)

Elsewhere (orange areas) colors change quickly, but not quite at the top. . 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 give you the first alert if something happens. You can follow the latest here.