VDOT gets ready — but the preps got started months ago Evan Jones January 20, 2016 1 minute read VDOT is getting ready for the expected winter storm late this week, and while some preparations have been in place for months, others must wait until much closer to the snow’s arrival. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Woman found dead in burned Botetourt County homeNext: New approach for Blue Ridge Literacy Related Stories Democratic lawmakers say they are in agreement on a new 10-1 political map for Virginia Clark Palmer February 5, 2026 0 Your guide to all-day Super Bowl 60 radio coverage in Roanoke Ian Price February 5, 2026 0 February is Youth Mental Health Awareness Month Gene Marrano February 5, 2026 0