Our first fall front moved into the region on Thursday, bringing a subtle cooldown to end the week. Temperatures will start in the upper 30s to lower 40s early Friday morning. A few hometowns may wake up to some patchy frost.

Afternoon highs will slowly warm into the mid-70s Friday afternoon. High school football games will remain dry with clear skies and light winds.

THE WEEKEND

Looking ahead to the weekend, a stronger front will approach, potentially bringing light rain chances, especially in the western mountainous areas of West Virginia. After this system moves through, colder air will follow, bringing us back to where we should be in late October.

Plan for cooler mornings. Temperatures could drop below 30 degrees in some valleys on Sunday and Monday, increasing the risk of frost.

Afternoon highs won’t reach the low-mid 60s until Sunday afternoon.

NEXT WEEK

Overall, this pattern change marks a transition to cooler fall weather, with some systems likely to have minor impacts next week.

Some of our valleys could experience freezing temperatures early Monday morning, especially in the mountains, including the Greenbrier, New River and Shenandoah valleys.

Overall, the week will start cooler, but near average, as high pressure continues to keep things calm.

Very limited rain is expected over the next ten days, which means the fire risk remains high.

AUTUMN FIRE SEASON

The fall fire season runs from October 15 to November 30. Never burn on hot, dry and windy days and know the local fire regulations in your region. If you must burn outside, never leave your fire unattended. Remember that approximately 90% of forest fires are caused by humans!

AUTUMN LEAVED UPDATE

We are approaching the end of October, which means the fall peak is happening or about to happen! The Greenbrier and areas along and west of the Blue Ridge Parkway are experiencing peak conditions this weekend.

Elsewhere (orange areas) the colors are changing quickly, but not quite at their peak. . Peak fall foliage for all areas will be complete in the next 1-2 weeks.

TROPICS

The Atlantic hurricane season ends in late November, leaving some time for late-season development. A few models indicate that activity in the Caribbean could increase late next week, leading to possible development. Nothing to worry about for now.

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