Rain chances return to kickoff workweek

Numerous off-and-on showers Monday
Mainly dry Wednesday and Thursday
More rain/storm chances Thursday and Friday

TONIGHT

We’ll see increasing clouds tonight as our next weather maker approaches the region. Expect lows in the upper 30s and low to mid 40s.

Tonight's Forecast — Tonight's Forecast(WDBJ Weather)

MONDAY

Our next system moves in on Monday. A band of showers will move through during the morning hours as a warm front lifts north. Numerous off-and-on showers are likely during the afternoon and evening hours ahead of a cold front. Isolated storms can’t be ruled out. Most hometowns will pick up 0.25″ or less of rain. Locally higher totals are likely within any downpours/storms.

Rain chances return on Monday. — Rain chances return on Monday.(WDBJ Weather)

Highs will mostly be in the 50s under a good deal of cloud cover.

Monday's Forecast — Monday's Forecast(WDBJ Weather)

TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY

Drier conditions push in for Tuesday and Wednesday until our next system moves in late Wednesday into Thursday. Expect highs in the 60s and 70s under a good deal of sunshine.

The next three days — The next three days(WDBJ Weather)

THURSDAY

Scattered showers are likely during the morning hours as a cold front pushes through the region. We may see some clearing into the afternoon. Highs will warm into the 60s and 70s.

FRIDAY

A much more powerful storm system will likely impact the region on Friday. At this time, widespread rainfall is likely as temperatures are too warm for wintry weather. Thunderstorms can’t be ruled out, and some may be on the stronger side. Right now, the best chance of severe weather will stay just south of the viewing area.

Tracking multiple late-week weather makers — Tracking multiple late-week weather makers(WDBJ Weather)

NEXT WEEKEND

Other than the chance of upslope mountain snow showers on Saturday, the weekend looks dry with near-seasonable temperatures.

Next weekend looks mainly dry with near-seasonable temperatures. — Next weekend looks mainly dry with near-seasonable temperatures.(WDBJ Weather)

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Slight Chance of Science has another podcast episode out! This one talks about how weather... — Slight Chance of Science has another podcast episode out! This one talks about how weather plays a role on K9's abilities.(WDBJ7)

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