ROANOKE, Va. – The difference in elevation, along with other geographical features, makes predicting weather in our area tough at times. Your Local Weather Authority has been working for you, forecasting weather in all five zones of our region: the Highlands, New River Valley, Roanoke Valley, Lynchburg area and Southside. Roanoke ValleyThis zone includes Roanoke County, the Cities of Salem and Roanoke, and the counties of Botetourt and Franklin. Roanoke Valley zoneLynchburg AreaLynchburg is obviously included in this zone. New River Valley zoneSouthsideOur southernmost counties and cities are included in the Southside.