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 United Way cuts ribbon on new home in SW Roanoke County Gene Marrano April 14, 2026 State asks you to hold off outdoor burning until May Evan Jones April 14, 2026 Messaging expert says referendum ads are designed to confuse Evan Jones April 14, 2026