New River, Virginia Weather
New River, Virginia — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for New River, Pulaski County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near New River. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for New River is published on the New River Valley Airport (KPSK) page, 8 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 5 airfields within reach of New River have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near New River: Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport (KBCB) 18 km · Twin County Airport (KHLX) 46 km · Mercer County Airport (KBLF) 58 km · Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (KROA) 59 km
Conditions reported at KPSK describe the airfield itself. Weather 8 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at New River specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for New River.
About New River, Virginia
New River in Pulaski County, Virginia, is a place where the land itself seems to hold its breath, cradled by rolling Appalachian foothills that soften into broad valleys. It lies 11.8 miles south-west of Blacksburg, VA (from Blacksburg, VA: bearing 236°T), and is situated 0.8 miles west of Radford. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the earthy scent of damp soil and pine, a fragrance that clings to the winding roads and the quiet hum of the countryside. The landscape is a study in muted greens and browns, punctuated by the deep, dark ribbon of the river itself, which flows with a deliberate, unhurried grace. Fields lie open to the sky, their fences a delicate tracery against the verdant slopes, and the occasional farmhouse stands sentinel, its weathered wood a testament to seasons past. The character of New River is one of quiet resilience, a place that feels both ancient and enduring, where the rhythm of life is set by the slow turning of the earth and the gentle murmur of the water. The history of New River is deeply intertwined with the very land it traverses, a narrative of pioneers who sought sustenance and a new beginning in these fertile valleys. For generations, the local economy has drawn strength from the earth, with agriculture forming a bedrock of prosperity, its fields yielding crops that have fed families and sustained communities. More recently, industry has found a footing here, though the spirit of the place remains rooted in a connection to nature. The river, a geological anomaly for its ancient age and the direction of its flow, has long been a vital artery, shaping the settlement patterns and providing a constant, living presence. While not a hub of grand pronouncements or bustling crowds, New River possesses a distinct character, a quiet dignity that resonates in the slow drawl of its people and the enduring beauty of its natural surroundings.
Live animated radar for New River and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | New River, Pulaski County, Virginia |
| Coordinates | 37.133459°N, 80.591449°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 24141, 24129 |
| Area Code | 276, 540 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This New River, Virginia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for New River, Virginia, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for New River includes coordinates 37.133459°N, 80.591449°W, situated in Pulaski County. ZIP code 24141, 24129. Telephone area code: 276, 540. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
