Bitter cold to arrive and temperatures plunge on Sunday
UPDATED: Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, 9:50 a.m.
Special weather statement: Wind chills near zero are expected Sunday night into Monday morning. Winds could gust over 30 mph on Sunday.
Here’s what’s happening: A blast of bitter cold is expected late tonight into Monday as an arctic cold front moves through the region. Today will be the warmest of the two days, followed by a plunge on Sunday with temperatures crashing into the teens and single digits. Sub-zero wind chills are expected Sunday night and Monday morning. Some accumulating snow will occur across the mountains, but the primary weather hazard this weekend will be the polar plunge on Sunday. A pattern change is expected in the middle of next week, with temperatures trending warmer for the second half of the month.
Three-day forecast: Sunny today and partly cloudy tonight with a high of 51 and a low of 29. Sunny on Sunday and mostly clear overnight with wind gusts up to 28 mph in the day and 25 mph at night with temperatures falling to 21 by 5 p.m. and a low of 12. Monday will be sunny, with partly cloudy skies overnight, and a high of 35 and a low of 22.
Community Calendar
Today:
Bassett Ruritan Breakfast: 6-10 a.m., Bassett Ruritan Club, 277 Philpott Dam Road. Country breakfast with sausage, bologna, eggs, cooked apples, biscuits, gravy, plain and buckwheat pancakes, coffee and orange juice. $9 for adults, $4 fo children 12 and under.
A Walk in the Park: 9-10 a.m., Jack Dalton Park. Hosted by All Vets. (Second Saturday of each month).
11th Annual Brenda Riggins Memorial Christmas Blood Drive: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Stanleytown Elementary School Gymnasium, 74 Edgewood Drive, Stanleytown. Walkins are welcome, appointments have priority. Schedule your by calling the American Red Cross at 800-733-2767 or online at redcrossblood.org. Sponsor code: Brenda.
DIY Personalized Holiday Stocking: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Dalton IDEA Center. $20. Participants will personalize a holiday stocking using the vinyl cutter and heat press. All materials, including stocking, will be provided.
Pocahontas Bassett Baptist Church Fiddlers Songfest: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., second Saturday of each month. Breakfast-type refreshments are served, and both the program and refreshments are free. Come to listen or bring your harmonica or stringed instrument and join in.
Christmas Cheer Toy Run: 10 a.m. registration, 1 p.m. ride begins. This event starts and ends at Big Bird’s old place, now Hogs & Dogs, 6535 Greensboro Road in Ridgeway. $20 for doubles and $15 for single riders. There is will live music and auction, and a 50/50 drawing.
Almost Christmas with Big Daddy Love and the Larry Keel Duo: 6 p.m., Historic Star Theatre in Downtown Stuart. Pickle & Ash will be on-site with a full menu for the evening.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical!: 7 p.m. today; 2 p.m. on Sunday. Walker Theatre, P&HCC. Based on the beloved classic, audiences of all ages will enjoy this magical musical filled with laughter, lessons, and the spirit of the season.
Sunday
Victorian Christmas Open House: 1-4 p.m., Reynolds Homestead. Join docents for a historic home tour, enjoy light refreshments and music by the Christmas Quartet. The Rock Spring Descendants committee will be offering crafts, historic interpretation, and other activities for all ages.
Karaoke Night: 6:30-9:30 p.m., San Jose Mexican Restaurant. 730 E. Church St., Patrick Henry Mall. (Every Sunday).
Monday
Congressman Morgan Giffith’s Ninth District Traveling Staff Office Hours: 10-11:30 a.m., City Hall, Council Chambers, 55 W. Church St., Martinsville; 12:30-2 p.m., Patrick County Administration Building, Conference Room, 106 Rucker Street, Stuart.
Bingo: 5 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. games start. Horsepasture Volunteer Fire Department (Every Monday).
Pub Run: 6 p.m., Meet at the Ground Floor and head out for a walk or run. Afterward, enjoy $1 off drinks back at Ground Floor. Sponsored by the YMCA. (Every Monday)
Patrick County Board of Supervisors meeting: 6 p.m., Patrick County Administration Building.
Martinsville City School Board meeting: 7 p.m., in the Community Learning Center, MCPS Center Office, 746 Indian Trail.
Smith River Singers present “Merry and Bright”: 7 p.m., Galilean House of Worship, 5078 A.L. Philpott Highway, Martinsville. Featuring the select ensemble Still Water. Free admission, offering accepted.
Tuesday
TOPS meeting: 9 a.m. weigh-in, 10 a.m. meeting at Chatham Heights Baptist Church, 1235 Chatham Heights Rd., Martinsville. (Every Tuesday).
Chair aerobics: 9 a.m. at Spencer-Penn Centre with Judi Perrin. This is a 45-minute exercise with strength building and fun. $5 fee. (Every Tuesday).
Bingocize: 10 a.m. at Spencer-Penn Centre. Play Bingo and prevent falls with simple exercises. This class is free. (Every Tuesday).
Preschool story time: 11:15 a.m. at Collinsville Library. This program is for children ages 2-6. Stories, songs, games, crafts, and learning. (Every Tuesday).
Afterschool story time: 3:15 p.m. at Collinsville Library. This program is for children in K-2nd grade. Enjoy stories, songs, and crafts. (Every Tuesday).
Martinsville City Council work session: 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m. regular session, Council Chambers.
Christmas Crafts: 5:30-6:30 p.m., Henry County Recreation Center. Participants will experience a fun, hands-on activity that will stimulate learning and creativity. The participants will make and take home several different crafts. Pre-registration is required. Call 276-634-4640.
Henry County – Martinsville Republican Party meeting: 6:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month in the Benny Summerlin meeting room of the Henry County Administration Building.
Wednesday
Community Bible Study: 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Pocahontas Bassett Baptist Church, 120 Old Bassett Heights Road, Bassett, in the fellowship hall. This is a gathering of Christians of various denominations for Bible study. (Every Wednesday).
Open Studio: 1-3 p.m. at Piedmont Arts in the classroom. Offered to artists of all ages to craft and create together. (Every Wednesday).
Blue Ridge Regional Library Board meeting: 3 p.m., Bassett Branch Library.
Nondenominational Bible Study: 3:30 p.m., Traditional Christian Church, 2630 Virginia Avenue, Collinsville. Attendees are encouraged to bring a Bible. (Every Wednesday).
Thursday
Men’s fellowship of prayer and singing meeting: 9 a.m., Martinsville Senior Center at the corner of Moss and Market Streets. (Every Thursday).
Crochet group: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Collinsville Library. (Every Thursday).
Game night: 5-11 p.m., Scuffle Hill Brewing Company, 2620 Virginia Ave., Collinsville. Card, board, and video games. (Every Thursday).
Community Meal: 5:30 p.m., Pocahontas Bassett Baptist Church, 120 Old Bassett Heights Road, Bassett. This is a monthly community meal held each third Thursday of the month in the fellowship hall.
Comedy night: 8-11 p.m., Scuffle Hill Brewing in Collinsville. Showcasing local comics. This occurs on the second Thursday of the month.
Friday
Virginia Foothills Quilters Guild meeting: 9:30 a.m. on the first Tuesday and third Friday of each month, and at 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Piedmont Arts.
Rook, Music & More: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Bassett Ruritan Club, Philpott Dam Road. This is a fun and relaxing time for people to get together to play games, work puzzles, do crafts, and play rook. (Every Friday).
Cascade School Community Center Music and Dance: 7-9:30 p.m. 3561 Huntington Trail, Cascade, with Oldskool, $10.
Karaoke night: 9-11:30 p.m., Wild Magnolia. Singers of all skill levels — good, bad, or somewhere in between — are invited to take the stage, or cheer on friends and fellow performers. (Every Friday).
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