Chance of winter weather arrives this weekend
UPDATED: Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, 7:32 a.m.
Here’s what’s happening: With cold weather advisories to the west of us expiring at noon, there is a chance a winter storm will arrive this weekend. A very cold airmass will remain today, moderate on Wednesday and Thursday, before another arctic front sweeps through the area on Friday.
Three-day forecast: Sunny today and clear tonight with a high of 35 and a low of 17. Sunny and windy on Wednesday with gusts up to 21 mph and a high of 43. Mostly cloudy overnight with a low of 30. There is a 20% chance of rain and snow on Thursday morning, then it becomes mostly sunny by the afternoon, with a high of 54. The 20% chance of rain and snow returns overnight under partly cloudy skies and a low of 29.
Community Calendar
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 45-minute exercise builds strength and is 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 and Thursday).
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).
Real estate reassessment community information session: 6-7:30 p.m., Henry County Administration Building, Summerlin Meeting Room. Residents will have the opportunity to ask questions, learn how reassessments work, and receive guidance on how to file an appeal.
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).
Nondenominational Bible Study: 3:30 p.m., Traditional Christian Church, 2630 Virginia Avenue, Collinsville. Attendees are encouraged to bring a Bible. (Every Wednesday).
Behind the Curtain: 5-6 p.m., Black Box Theatre, 44 Franklin Street. Light refreshments and a look behind the scenes of our next main stage. Beer and wine available as you mingle with the cast and crew and even get to watch a snippet of the upcoming show. No RSVP needed.
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).
Piedmont Arts Guild meeting: 12:15 p.m., Piedmont Arts, 215 Starling Ave., Martinsville. A representative from the Warming Center will share the mission and activities of community organization. The public is invited to attend.
Game night: 5-11 p.m., Scuffle Hill Brewing Company, 2620 Virginia Ave., Collinsville. Card, board, and video games. (Every Thursday).
Community meal: 5-6:30 p.m., Jones Chapel Church of the Brethren, 2390 Figsboro Road, Martinsville. Dine in or take out available. Enjoy a delicious meal and fellowship.
Henry County School Board meeting: 5:30 p.m., Public Hearing for FY2027 budget priorities, Henry County Administration Building, Summerlin Meeting Room.
Friday
Exhibit Opening Reception: 5:30 p.m., Piedmont Arts. Opening Mind Through Art: Works by King’s Grant Residents.
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).
Saturday
Free takeout community meal: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Reach Out Ministry of Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, Inc., 601 Third St., Martinsville. All are welcome.
Sunday
Reynold Homestead Artisan Series: All day at 463 Homestead Lane, Critz. Traditional artisans will share their crafts. The featured workshop will be “Burned Hats” with Linda Wilson.
Karaoke Night: 6:30-9:30 p.m., San Jose Mexican Restaurant. 730 E. Church St., Patrick Henry Mall. (Every Sunday).
Monday
Patrick & Henry Community College Board meeting: 12 p.m., Frith Exhibit Hall.
Blue Ridge Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors meeting: 5 p.m., Ippy’s Restaurant (next to the Rocky Mount Service Center), North Main Street, Rocky Mount.
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).
Community meeting: 6-7:30 p.m., Ridgeway Rescue Squad, 108 Magnolia St., Ridgeway. Hosted by Ridgeway Supervisor Travis Pruitt. Guest speakers include Sheriff Wayne Davis, Deputy County Administrator JR Powell, Commissioner of Revenue Tiffany Hairston, Director of Public Safety Tim Duffer, and VDOT Resident Engineer Lisa Hughes.
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