• Temperatures will drop on Monday
• Snow in the mountains likely from Tuesday to Wednesday
• Warming up towards next weekend

FIRST WARNING: BIG PATTERN CHANGE

Buckle up! We’re on a temperature rollercoaster as a front moves colder air into our region this morning.

TODAY:

Columbus Day will feature a mix of sun and clouds. The high of the day occurred just after midnight, but by the afternoon our temperatures will only be in the 50s and 60s.

There will be a strong west-northwest wind with gusts of up to 20 to 30 miles per hour.

The gusty winds will continue until Wednesday.

FIRST WARNING: DEPOSING MOUNTAIN SNOW PROBABLY

Light accumulations are likely along the western slopes of West Virginia this week. A weak disturbance will bring snow showers to the region Tuesday through Wednesday.

COLD DURING THE WEEK

This week’s highlights will be hard for most to get out of the 50s and 60s. This means lows will drop into the 30s and 40s, bringing a return to frost risk.

We give you the First warning that Thursday morning will likely be the coldest morning of the week. Lows will fall into the 20s and 30s. Be aware of frost/freeze warnings from the National Weather Service.

Plan to protect your plants next week and don’t forget your pets!

FROST/FROST TIPS:

AUTUMN LEAVED UPDATE

We’re now in the middle of October, which means peak fall is approaching! The Greenbrier and areas west of the Blue Ridge will experience moderate to high coverage of fall colors this weekend.

Elsewhere, subtle color accents are slowly arriving. The fall peak will likely occur in the next 1-2 weeks. Now that Virginia’s Blue Ridge Parkway is open again, get outside and browse the leaves!

TROPICS

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