ROANOKE, Va. – High pressure has moved into the region and will dominate the weather pattern for a while. Clear skies, moderate temperatures and dry air is currently making our weekend forecast fantastic!
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Dry air is indicated in orange on water vapor imagery. A lot of the mid-Atlantic is dealing with these near perfect conditions and will do so for quite some time.
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Saturday’s temperatures will be right around our average for this time of year. Though a few of us may exceed the average and reach the 80° mark. Nonetheless, sunny skies build in with a few clouds here and there.
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College football kickoffs look great this weekend. Game conditions should be picture-perfect through the entirety of this weekend’s games. Tailgating is also a thumbs up! The only thing to be mindful of is the uv index (high). Bringing along some sunscreen is always a good idea.
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It will be dry for the next several days. Rain chances are extremely low until late this upcoming week. Though this is nice after a gloomy week, our fall foliage may suffer a little bit because of the lack of rain. However, we will keep you updated on the latest conditions regarding the foliage this upcoming week.
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Sunshine and clear skies for the majority of your extended forecast! Make this weekend and this week a great one!
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