The challenge of predicting the weather Timothy Martin March 5, 2013 1 min 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. About the Author Timothy Martin View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Gas prices expected to drop later this monthNext: WEATHER ALERT: VDOT and Appalachian Power crews prepare for winter weather Related Stories 1 min read All is need is LOVE … in Roanoke County Gene Marrano September 18, 2025 2 min read Spanberger leads Earle-Sears by 12 Points in Virginia governor’s race, new poll finds Ian Price September 18, 2025 5 min read Roanoke County Superintendent Ken Nicely announces retirement Web Staff September 18, 2025