Localities prep for winter weather emergencies Gene Marrano January 22, 2016 1 min read Each locality offers its own set of challenges but both Roanoke County and Roanoke City have plans in place for the predicted heavy snowfall this weekend. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Herring opposes delay of new congressional mapNext: Apco: potential exists for some customers to be without power several days Related Stories 1 min read Huddle Up Moms co-founder honored as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by JA Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge launches Emergency Relief Fund campaign Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read Two plays open this weekend; RSO with Beethoven at Jeff Center, artist receptions and the Blue Ridge Potter’s Guild show and sale Gene Marrano November 5, 2025