What is Blacksburg, Virginia's record low temperature?

Blacksburg's record low is minus 17°F.

What is cold air damming and how does it affect Blacksburg, VA?

Cold air damming occurs when Arctic high pressure settles over the Carolinas, flooding cold air northward along the Appalachian front and locking Blacksburg in sub-freezing fog and freezing rain while areas 100 miles away see clear skies.

Does Blacksburg, Virginia get ice storms?

Yes, the January 1994 ice storm deposited 2 to 3 inches of ice across the New River Valley, shutting down the region for nearly two weeks.

Does Blacksburg, Virginia get more precipitation than surrounding lowlands?

Yes, Blacksburg's position at 2,100 feet in the Ridge and Valley region forces air masses upward, producing far more precipitation than the surrounding lowlands receive.

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