Staying dry through mid-week; next weather maker arrives Thursday

Winds calm down through this evening
Dry conditions continue through Wednesday
Next chance of rain moves in on Thursday; possible wintry weather to follow

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY

Drier (and warmer!) conditions continue through mid-week.

Winds will start to calm down as we head past sunset tonight. Overnight lows will drop into the 20s leading to a chilly start for Tuesday. We will warm up nicely though with highs heading into the 50s for most hometowns. A few more clouds will be present for Tuesday as a weak upper level disturbance passes through.

For Wednesday we have another mostly dry day with just a stray shower chance. Winds will be breezy throughout the day with partly cloudy skies. Afternoon highs will be warm again into the 50s. Overnight lows will stat to warm up too. Lows will read in the 30s and low 40s.

Calmer conditions are in store for Tuesday, before the winds increase again for Wednesday-Friday. — Calmer conditions are in store for Tuesday, before the winds increase again for Wednesday-Friday.(WDBJ7)

NEXT STORM SYSTEM

By Thursday we are tracking another storm system. It looks like this will bring us another round of rain later Thursday which may end as some snow showers in the mountains Friday. Models are hinting at the possibility for wintry weather, but snow fans don’t get too excited... Models are agreeing this wouldn’t amount to much but continue to check back for updates!

Our next system pushes in Thursday bringing back the chance for showers later in the day. — Our next system pushes in Thursday bringing back the chance for showers later in the day.(WDBJ7)

Wintry mix/snow is a possibility for Friday mainly in our higher elevation spots and areas west... — Wintry mix/snow is a possibility for Friday mainly in our higher elevation spots and areas west of the parkway.(WDBJ7)

SLIGHT CHANCE OF SCIENCE PODCAST

We have another episode of Slight Chance of Science that you’ll want to listen to! For our science/weather fanatics you’ll have to check out our new podcast episode that dropped Wednesday, January 4! The latest episode dives into some big weather events the commonwealth saw during the year of 2022. Chief Meteorologist Brent Watts brings us the recap!

The latest episode dives into the big weather events we saw during the year of 2022! — The latest episode dives into the big weather events we saw during the year of 2022!(WDBJ7)

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