WEATHER ALERT: VDOT and Appalachian Power crews prepare for winter weather Timothy Martin March 5, 2013 1 minute read VDOT and Appalachian Power are getting ready for whatever Mother Nature brings tonight and tomorrow. WFIR’s Timothy Martin has more. Share: Post navigation Previous: The challenge of predicting the weatherNext: Red Cross launches tornado app Related Stories New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026