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Virginia wakes to damp sidewalks and low clouds as rain spreads across the New River Valley. Wind stirs bare branches, and the air feels unsettled. Conditions stay active through the weekend, ending with a sharp turn toward winter by Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, showers continue today with highs near 59. Rain becomes steadier later, creating slick roads on U.S. 460, Main Street, and nearby mountain routes. Gusts increase at times, though the strongest winds arrive later in the weekend…