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 Virginia Western’s new NC3 Leadership School designation means certificate programs with national recognition Gene Marrano July 2, 2026 A Local Wealth Management Firm has Achieved National Recognition Emma Thomas July 2, 2026 As Roanoke Arts Commission crafts “Plan 26,” they ask residents to weigh in via an arts and culture survey online Gene Marrano July 1, 2026