Delaware – Light snow flickers across rooftops and windshields this morning as winter makes its presence felt to start 2026. Roads look mostly wet at first glance, but slushy patches are already forming, especially on untreated surfaces and neighborhood streets.
According to the National Weather Service, snow showers remain possible through the morning hours, with brief heavier bursts before skies gradually brighten. Accumulation stays limited, generally under a half inch, but wind gusts near 30 mph can briefly reduce visibility. Temperatures hover in the low 30s, keeping conditions marginal and slippery.
In Wilmington, early travel along I-95, Route 202, and Route 141 may slow as snow mixes with gusty winds. Bridges and overpasses cool faster than surrounding roads and could ice up quickly. Sidewalks and parking lots may also turn slick as snow compacts under foot traffic.
By afternoon, clouds thin and snow tapers off, offering a calmer finish to New Year’s Day. That break is short-lived. Colder air settles in after sunset, dropping temperatures into the low 20s. Any melted snow or standing water will refreeze, increasing the risk of black ice well into the night.
Friday brings sunshine but little warmth, with highs reaching the upper 30s. Winds ease, yet shaded areas may stay icy through the day. The weekend trends dry and slightly milder, though nighttime lows remain cold enough to keep refreezing a concern. Sunday looks brighter and a bit warmer, near 40, offering safer travel conditions by late weekend.
Take it slow this morning, give yourself extra braking distance, and stay alert after dark. Traveling today or tonight? Tell us how road conditions look where you are.
Five-Day Outlook for Wilmington, DE
- New Year’s Day: Snow showers early, windy; high near 33°F
- Friday: Partly sunny; high near 37°F
- Saturday: Partly sunny; high near 37°F
- Sunday: Sunny; high near 40°F
- Monday: Partly sunny; high near 37°F
