Christiansburg residents embrace snow while making last-minute preparations
The promised snowy weather has arrived, with many places around Southwest Virginia getting blanketed in a sheet of snow on Saturday. Out in Christiansburg, residents embraced the sometimes-unpredictable output of snow while making last minute preparations. “In Virginia, they say the weather is unpredictable. We get...
Most flights canceled at Roanoke, Lynchburg airports amid winter storm
FlightAwareas a winter storm continues to impact Virginia and beyond. Snowfall has spread across much of the region, with totals expected to increase the farther north you go. However, ice is forecast for Sunday, with freezing rain and ice accumulations expected to be worse the farther south you travel. Currently,...
Winter storm arrives, impacts felt across the Roanoke Valley with travel disruptions and last-minute...
ROANOKE, Va. – This winter storm has officially hit the Roanoke Valley. All flights in and out of Roanoke Saturday night and Sunday have been cancelled. Earlier Saturday, we caught up with people as they made some last-minute shopping trips before they hunkered down. At Towers Shopping Center in...
Roanoke Valley braces for ice as winter storm moves in
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Across the region, storm prep was in full swing Saturday. Shoppers filled grocery carts with essentials, homeowners salted driveways, and some residents covered their cars with tarps in an effort to avoid scraping ice in the days ahead. Roanoke resident Michele Kernan said snow is usually...
Additional closings and delays list
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Bedford County firefighters quickly control brush and shed fire
BEDFORD, Va. (WFXR)- Fire crews in Bedford County were called out to a brush fire Saturday, January 21 in the 2200 block of Sheep Creek Road. The shed was fully engulfed when crews arrived on scene. Firefighters were able to get the brush and shed fire under control quickly, according to the Bedford Fire Department....
Franklin County declares local state of emergency
Franklin County has declared a local state of emergency for the winter storm expected to impact our area. County Administrator Christopher Whitlow declared the local state of emergency today (1/24/2026) at noon to allow for greater access to resources throughout the weather event. Franklin County has also activated...
Warming shelters offered across our hometowns
(WDBJ) - In case you need a warm place to stay, there are shelters open across our hometowns during this weekend’s freeze and snowstorm. The Clifton Forge Fire Department, 701 Church Street, and the Clifton Forge Volunteer Rescue Squad, 1610 Hickory Avenue, will be open as warming stations starting at 0700 hours on...
List of local warming centers open during winter storm
(WFXR) – Below is a list of local warming shelters that are opening their doors during this weekend’s forecasted winter weather. Alleghany Highlands Lynchburg and Central Va. New River Valley Roanoke Valley Southside Va. When using a warming center, it is recommended to call ahead when possible to check availability...
No one displaced after kitchen fire in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — Firefighters were able to put out a kitchen fire Friday evening, extinguishing the flames without the apartment being damaged enough to displace residents. According to the Roanoke FireEMS Department, crews were first dispatched to Hunt Avenue NW for the report of a kitchen fire. Arriving...
