Roanoke City will keep residents in the loop during snowstorm Gene Marrano January 21, 2016 1 minute read Roanoke City residents and business owners have several ways to find out what’s going on during snowstorms or other major weather events as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: A busy day ahead for hardware stores — and almost all the extra demand is for just four itemsNext: Governor declares state of emergency Related Stories Roanoke unveils historic marker to honor ophthalmology pioneer Web Staff April 17, 2026 Roanoke prepares for record heat, road closures during Blue Ridge Marathon Ian Price April 17, 2026 Virginia agency warns drivers against cannabis use ahead of 4/20 Web Staff April 17, 2026