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Fri, Oct 2 · Week 5 · Conference game

Pittsburgh at Virginia Tech weather recap

PittsburghPanthers · 5-3 · ACC
35
atFinal
Virginia TechHokies · 6-2 · ACC
33
Kickoff
Venue
Lane Stadium, Blacksburg, VA
TV
ESPN
The short answer

It was 75°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 18 mph. Final: Pittsburgh 35, Virginia Tech 33.

Kickoff forecast (final issued)

Forecast not available yet

Hourly forecasts reach 16 days out. No kickoff weather on record.

Typical October at the stadium: highs near 67°20°, lows near 47°8°, rain on 24% of days.


Stadium

Lane Stadium

Stadium page
Lane Stadium
Location
Blacksburg, VA
Surface
Grass
Roof
Open air
Field runs
south to north
Elevation
2,077 ft633 m
Map
Typical in October

Highs near 67°20°, lows near 47°8°. Rain on 24% of days, gusts over 30 mph on 17%, freezing on 2%. 10-year average.

Series history

First meeting in our records

Pittsburgh vs Virginia Tech: full series weather history

Game-day weather history

Recent games at Lane Stadium

Actual kickoff weather at recent games
DateGameFinalKickoff weather
Sat, Oct 17, 2026Georgia Tech at Virginia Tech24–3454°12° · dry · 27 mph44 km/h gusts
Q&A

Pittsburgh at Virginia Tech: questions fans ask

What was the weather at Pittsburgh at Virginia Tech?

It was 75°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 18 mph. Final: Pittsburgh 35, Virginia Tech 33.

Does Lane Stadium have a roof?

No. Lane Stadium is an open-air stadium with a grass field, so the weather plays a part.