The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its U.S. Winter Outlook for the 2024-2025 season on Thursday.

Picture perfect weather ahead for your Saturday.

Picture perfect weather ahead for your Saturday.

Warm air has taken over and will continue to do so for the rest of the week.

Warm air has taken over and will continue to do so for the rest of the week.

Warm air has taken over and will continue to do so for the rest of the week.

Warm air has taken over and will continue to do so for the rest of the week.

Skies gradually clear up Wednesday afternoon with isolated showers popping up here and there.

Skies gradually clear up Wednesday afternoon with isolated showers popping up here and there.

Skies gradually clear up this afternoon with isolated showers popping up here and there

The weather turns warmer and more humid this week, eventually leading to more storm chances.

Skies gradually clear up this afternoon with isolated showers popping up here and there

It will feel mild and muggy both Saturday and Sunday thanks to an increase in cloud cover, and moisture.

Big time heat arrives this afternoon, but this week only gets hotter and hotter

A large swing in temperatures happens in the next couple of days, but for now, we are keeping mild.

A large swing in temperatures happens in the next couple of days, but for now, we are keeping mild.

A large swing in temperatures happens in the next couple of days, but for now, we are keeping mild.

Near-average temperatures build in Wednesday afternoon, but first, we have to deal with isolated rain showers.

Afternoon highs get into the 60s Tuesday as high pressure settles in to close out the weekend.

Gusts above 40 mph are possible through the afternoon

A Weather Authority Alert Day has been issued for Thursday, April 11.

Afternoon highs get into the 60s today as high pressure settles in to close out the weekend.

Afternoon highs get into the 60s today as high pressure settles in to close out the weekend.

Winds are gusty at times today, but become calmer tomorrow.

Warm, humid weather turns to showers and storms

Partly cloudy skies and warm temperatures start off Easter weekend.

Partly cloudy skies and warm temperatures start off Easter weekend.

Skies begin to clear this afternoon as winds turn gusty at times.

The Weather Authority Alert Day issued for Wednesday, March 20 has expired.

Lots of sunshine out there Saturday! Great weather for the holiday weekend is ahead!

Unseasonable warmth continues Thursday ahead of hit-or-miss showers Friday.

Starting off really chilly Monday morning but throughout the day, our temperatures will be warming up thanks to plenty of sunshine.

Scattered showers with mostly cloudy skies and cool temperatures.

Scattered showers with mostly cloudy skies and cool temperatures.

Highs Thursday reach into the 60s before another rain-maker arrives from the west

High temperatures Tuesday reach into the upper 60s and lower 70s

Partly to mostly cloudy skies close out the weekend.

On Monday afternoon, we warm up into the 60s across Southwest Virginia.

Sunday starts off cold, but brings lots of sunshine and warmth.

Cloudy skies build in throughout the morning, then rain takes over at times.

Really cool start to the day, but high pressure moves closer and brings warmer air with it.

Really cool start to the day, but high pressure moves closer and brings warmer air with it.

Seasonable weather and sunshine take us through mid-week before the pattern shifts again

The next few days will feature sunshine, cold mornings and mild afternoons.

Really warm temperatures this afternoon.

Partly cloudy skies today with above average warmth again.

Partly cloudy skies today with above average warmth again.

Scattered showers and a few storms expected Sunday...though not a complete washout.

Low humidity with warm temperatures will make for a nice Saturday!

Low humidity with warm temperatures will make for a nice Saturday!

Sunny skies with increasing heat and humidity.

Seasonal temperatures and clear skies to start off the weekend. Still sunny with above average temperatures on Labor Day.

The threat for severe weather Thursday appears to be more limited due to the arrival time of rain

Temperatures reach well into the 70s Wednesday before climbing even higher

The warmer weather is delayed after the holiday weekend

Storms will be pretty isolated Monday and Tuesday afternoons

A stormy pattern develops Friday through Sunday before cooling off some next week

We'll reach the 70s and 80s Wednesday and Thursday

Frost will be possible in parts of the area Wednesday and Thursday mornings

Frost will be possible Wednesday and Thursday mornings before temperatures rise into the 70s by the weekend

High temperatures reach the 70s and 80s Thursday and Friday afternoons

Temperatures skyrocket into the 70s and 80s come Thursday afternoon

Highs reach the 60s and 70s before a cold front moves in Friday

Another stretch of spring-like weather is on tap through Thursday

Spring fever remains in full swing through Friday, but winter tries to fight back by Saturday night and Sunday

Fog can be dense at times early Tuesday morning before temps reach the 60s and 70s

High temperatures reach the 60s and 70s from Friday through at least next Tuesday

The severe weather threat is isolated Tuesday afternoon and evening

There will be several chances for (at least) scattered showers and storms in the week ahead

A few strong-to-severe thunderstorms will be possible between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m.

Temperatures most afternoons this week reach the 60s

Aside from Friday, it will feel more like April and May at times through Monday

High temperatures reach the 60s and 70s multiple days in less than a week

Another cold front keeps us cooler for the final weekend of February

Spring and winter battle it out over southwest and central Virginia Thursday and Friday

If you were hoping for a break from these above average temperatures, you’re going to have to keep waiting. Temperatures will once again reach the 60s this afternoon.

A very mild start to the day given that temperatures are starting off well above our average *high* for this time of the year.

Starting out the week very cold but most afternoons bring above-average warmth

If you enjoyed yesterday’s unseasonal warmth, you’re going to love today’s weather too! We begin the day very mild, in the 40s and 50s. Although that may sound a bit chilly, our average low this time of the year is in the middle 30s.

The next few afternoons will have more of a hint of October - not December.

90° heat makes a comeback for parts of the area next week

Temperatures Tuesday afternoon will be right around the average for this time of year

After a beautiful end to the workweek, we have another hot day ahead! Temperatures will climb quickly as we see a few more clouds than in recent days.

80s and 90s will be common around here for the next several afternoons

Saturday will be the pick day of the weekend with highs in the 70s

Pattern favors shots of cooler air with only brief scattered showers

Happy Sunday! We have a beautiful day on tap as temperatures climb quickly throughout the day. We will see more in the way of cloud cover, as well.

Afternoon temperatures reach into the 70s, possibly 80s through the middle of the week

ROANOKE, Va. – Monday was just about the perfect start to the week, but Tuesday will offer up more clouds. FutureTracker - Wednesday morning around 3 o'clockBeyond that, most of Wednesday is dry with more clouds and similar temperatures to Tuesday. Eventually, that front will be close enough to produce showers and possibly storms late Thursday in the western half of our area. Rain impacts through Friday, 3/26/2021Most of the rain is gone Friday, with a breeze out of the southwest taking over. This will be followed by slightly cooler air to start next week.

In fact, it’s likely that Thursday will be our warmest day since mid-November of 2020. Thursday to be the warmest day since November of 2020We’ll still be fairly warm Friday but with increasing clouds. Eventually, these clouds produce rain showers in the afternoon and early evening hours, as a front slowly sags southward. By Monday, high pressure to the north will place colder air in the region while a storm system rises from the Rockies. If this storm system arrives later, we’d mainly be looking at a chilly rain.

Expect high temperatures across much of the area to reach into the 60s with a few high clouds drifting through. At this time, the International Space Station will be flying over. This will put our high temperatures in the 70s Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, making it feel like the middle of May at times. Upper air pattern by Thursday, 3/11/2021This will also extend our dry spell to 10 straight days, which hasn’t happened since late December of 2019. Last time we had a dry spell of 10 straight daysThat streak may come to an end late Friday, as a front slowly moves closer to the region.

Wind speed and wind gust forecast for Tuesday, 2/23/2021This wind, however, works in our favor. High temperature forecast for Tuesday, 2/23/2021Once the wind calms at night, we’ll all fall into the low to mid 30s first thing Wednesday morning. There’s no threat of wintry weather with this front, but we’ll have to see how much cold air is available to us Friday evening. If there’s any chance of wintry weather, it would be in higher elevations west of the Parkway. That’s not to say it will rain 24 hours a day, but it does appear as if another wet pattern will take shape.

ROANOKE, Va. – A warm front nearby has triggered rounds of heavy rain since midday Monday. This warm front will be tough to lift, so temperatures will be slow to rise during the day Tuesday. A few rain showers develop late Wednesday, with a disturbance bringing snow to parts of the region after sunset. Snow accumulation forecast for Wednesday night, 1/27/2021 as of Tuesday morning, 1/26/2021Regardless, watch for some icy/slick spots Thursday morning. Sunday morning offers up for the potential for a light, wintry mix with a warm front nearby.

ROANOKE, Va. – After a snowy start to the week, it appears as though Jack Frost has relaxed his grip over southwest and central Virginia. While it’s still chilly Thursday morning, temperatures will continue to climb through the end of the week. High temperature forecast for Thursday, 12/10/2020We’ll continue the warming trend into Friday and into the weekend as well, with green lights across the board for our weekend plans. What we're tracking on Saturday, 12/12/2020That front slowly moves east, leaving behind a boundary for another storm system from the south. As that rides into marginally cold air, we’ll have to watch for the chance of light snow accumulations Monday morning.

Morning CommuteWinds will continue to stay fairly calm throughout the day as they come in from the south. This will help keep our wind chill values slightly warmer than in recent days. Today's WindsAlthough we are starting off very cold, temperatures will warm up nicely today. Hourly PlannerWe have beautiful weather in the days ahead. High pressure will continue to bring beautiful, clear skies through the weekend.

The air is drier, and there’s an added nip thanks to a gusty northwest wind. The path of Iota vs. the path of Eta - 2020However, it isn’t expected to curve back north like Eta did. The jet stream retreats north, allowing temperatures to rise well into the 60s late this week and into the weekend. Upper air pattern by Friday, 11/20/2020The trend through Thanksgiving is for temperatures to be above average (average is mid 50s during the day and mid 30s at night). Temperature and precipitation trends through Thanksgiving 2020Precipitation trends start to buckle a bit, as we may have a front or two pass through next week.

ROANOKE, Va. – For the past several days, including Thursday, we’ve gone through the confusing combination of chilly mornings and warmer afternoons. High temperatures in the Roanoke Valley will be at or above 70° through Sunday and possibly into next week. The last time we had six straight days of 70° warmth in November was back in 2005. Last six day streak of 70°+ warmth in November2005 was an extremely active tropical season, which can also be said about the 2020 season. The storm will be sandwiched between high pressure off the East Coast and low pressure to the west, causing it to meander somewhere near Florida through next week.

Wind speed and direction for Tuesday, 11/3/2020This breeze out of the west will help to warm things up. Temperatures later this week into next week will stay above average as a result. What we're tracking throughout the weekMeanwhile, a devastating situation is unfolding in parts of Central America (especially Nicaragua and Honduras). As of 1 a.m. Tuesday, its central wind speed went up by 80 mph in a span of 24 hours. This will bring life-threatening wind, storm surge and flooding along with landslides.

ROANOKE, Va. – After a weekend full of frost and fall fun, warmer air is back in the picture. Hourly planner for Monday, 10/19/2020As we go through the rest of the week, the jet stream will continue to rise north. What we're tracking throughout the weekEven dew points will rise throughout the week, making things feel unseasonably humid but still tolerable from Tuesday onward. Muggy meter from 10/19 to 10/22/2020This will prevent nighttime temperatures from dropping very far. Temperatures this week will be similar to the average warmth in Jacksonville, FloridaMeanwhile, things are picking up well offshore.

ROANOKE, Va. – It may not feel like it Tuesday morning, but we’re at the beginning of a warming trend. Hourly planner for Tuesday, 10/06/2020Come Wednesday, a wind coming west down the mountains will pick up speed. What we're tracking for Thursday, 10/8/2020During this time, Hurricane Delta will likely be a Category 3 storm in the Gulf of Mexico. Delta is forecast to become the 7th landfalling storm along the Gulf Coast and 10th on U.S. soil this season. Tropical headlines for Hurricane Delta as of 3 a.m. 10/6/2020Major flooding, at the moment, is unlikely for our area.