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Virginia starts Monday with a sharp Winter edge in the New River Valley as cold air settles into valleys and hollows. Frost coats windshields, and breath fogs the air during early drives near campus and along rural roads.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, temperatures hover near freezing early today before climbing steadily. Sunshine dominates through the afternoon, allowing highs to reach the low 50s. Calm winds help conditions improve quickly after the cold start…