A winter weather advisory is in effect from 1-7 a.m. Friday
UPDATED: Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, 8:57 a.m.
Weather-related announcements for Friday, Dec. 5, 2025:
- Bassett Physical Therapy will open at 12 p.m.
- Carlisle School will operate virtually.
- Henry County Schools are closed.
- Martinsville City Schools are closed.
- Martinsville General District Court is closed.
- Patrick & Henry Community College is closed.
- Patrick County Public Schools will operate virtually.
Special weather statement: A winter weather advisory expires at 1 p.m. today as low pressure over the area moves east and away from the area by the afternoon. Wintry precipitation is expected to end by then, with a total accumulation of 2 to 4 inches. Untreated roads, especially bridges and overpasses, will likely be slick and hazardous.
Here’s what’s happening: Low pressure over the southeastern United States will move off the coast this afternoon. This storm system was producing snow across the Virginias, mixed rain and snow for northern North Carolina, and mainly rain farther south. All precipitation is expected to end by this afternoon. High pressure arrives on Saturday. Clearing will be slow with lingering clouds and the potential for fog and drizzle through tonight. Another front moving in from the west may bring a chance of precipitation late Sunday into Monday.
Three-day forecast: Cloudy with a 60% chance of snow mainly before 10 a.m. today, becoming mostly cloudy tonight with a high of 32 and a low of 26. Mostly cloudy Saturday, becoming mostly clear overnight with a high of 46 and a low of 26. Sunday will be partly sunny with a high of 46, becoming partly cloudy with a 20% chance of snow and sleet after 5 a.m. and a low of 30.
Community Calendar
Today
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).
Merry and Bright workshop: 1 p.m., Martinsville Main Library. This is a hands-on holiday workshop where you will craft a Christmas wreath centerpiece—$10 registration fee.
North Pole Jingle: 5-7 p.m., uptown Martinsville. Enjoy shopping for the holidays at the market. There will be activities on the City Municipal Building Lawn, including the tree lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m.
A Night at the Museum with Santa: 5-7:30 p.m., Virginia Musuem of Natural History. Event admission is free, but ticket reservations are require to attend.
Christmas Extravaganza: 5-9 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Spencer-Penn Centre. Free photos with Santa and Mrs. Clause, over 20 vendors, food and beverage trucks, Christmas tree contest, and lighting of the tree at 7 p.m.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical!: 7-9 p.m., Dec. 5, 6, 11, 12, and 13th; 2 p.m., Dec. 6, and 14th; and Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. 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.
Cascade School Community Center Music and Dance: 7-9:30 p.m., 3561 Huntington Trail, Cascade, with Jimmy Shirley and the Footlights, $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).
Saturday
Breakfast with Santa: 7 a.m.-11 a.m., Bassett Fire Department. $10 for all you can eat.
Breakfast with Santa: 8 a.m.-11 a.m., Rangely Ruritan Club, 134 Calloway Drive, Fieldale. Eat in or take out pancakes, sausage, and eggs. Crafts for the kids including stocking making, Christmas cards, and coloring. Donations accepted. Proceeds go to community projects.
Holiday Run Festival and 31st Annual Toy Drive: Martinsville Speedway, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Storytime: 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Spencer-Penn Centre. This monthly program includes special readers, crafter, and other fun activities. No registration needed. Fit for all ages.
DIY Personalized Holiday Stocking: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Patrick County Fab Lab, and on Dec. 13 at the Dalton IDEA Center. $20. Participants will personalize a holiday stocking using the vinyl cutter and heat press. All materials, including stocking, will be provided.
Third Annual Toys for Tots Pool Tournament: 10 a.m. sign-up, 11 a.m. start, Top Shelf Billiards, 2716 Virginia Avenue, Collinsville. $20 entry fee or new, unwrapped toy of same value, door prices, 50/50, and silent auctions.
Bassett Christmas Parade: 2 p.m., Bassett. Participants are to line up in the parking lot behind Papa’s Pizza at 1 p.m.
The 53rd Annual Patrick County Christmas Parade: 2 p.m., Downtown Stuart.
Holly, Jolly Christmas performance: 4 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Martinsville. Martinsville Handbell Ensemble with special guest performance by the Still Water Chorale.
Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting: 5:30 p.m., Town of Ridgeway. The parade starts on Main Street at the bridge, turns onto Magnolia Street, and then onto Vista View Lane. The Tree Lighting will be in the Ridgeway Park following the Parade.
Sunday
Roanoke Symphony Holiday Pops Spectacular: 3 p.m., Martinsville High School Auditorium. Tickets are $30 for reserved seating, $20 for general admission, and $10 for students in grades K-12. Tickets are available at PiedmontArts.org.
Karaoke Night: 6:30-9:30 p.m., San Jose Mexican Restaurant. 730 E. Church St., Patrick Henry Mall. (Every Sunday).
Monday
Heroes of Olympus Party: 4-5 p.m., Blue Ridge Regional Library. Demigod themed crafts will be in the meeting room. Greek themed refreshments will be provided.
Bingo: 5 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. games start. Horsepasture Volunteer Fire Department (Every Monday).
Henry County School Board public hearing: 5 p.m., Third Floor Boardroom, Henry County Administration Building, 3300 Kings Mountain Road, Martinsville. The purpose of the hearing is for the at-large interim school board member position. Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and letter of interest to the school board clerk at britney.meeks@henry.k12.va.us.
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.
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).
Chix with Stix: 10:30 a.m., knitters meet at Piedmont Arts to work on individual projects every second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The public is in invited. $5.
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).
Toy bingo: 4-5 p.m., Blue Ridge Regional Library. Registration is required. Call 276-403-5430.
Foster Gallery Reception: 4-6 p.m., Piedmont Arts. Students attending Martinsville, Magna Vista, and Bassett high schools and Carlisle Upper School will have work on display in the Foster Gallery from Dec. 9-Jan. 10. A free reception for the students and their families will be held today.
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.
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).
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).
Comedy night: 8-11 p.m., Scuffle Hill Brewing in Collinsville. Showcasing local comics. This occurs on the second Thursday of the month.
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