The challenge of predicting the weather Timothy Martin March 5, 2013 1 minute read It seems like every weather model is forecasting something different this week. WFIR’s Starr Anderson talked with the National Weather Service in Blacksburg to see how meteorologists there handle all the different models. Share: Post navigation Previous: Gas prices expected to drop later this monthNext: WEATHER ALERT: VDOT and Appalachian Power crews prepare for winter weather Related Stories Blacksburg distillery owner throws support behind a bill making its way through the General Assembly Clark Palmer February 4, 2026 0 Natural Shocks at MMT, staged readings this weekend at the Bear Theatre, new art at the Taubman and Eleanor D. Wilson museums Gene Marrano February 4, 2026 0 VBR says first-time holiday marketing campaign was a winner Gene Marrano February 4, 2026 0