Cold air bites hard across Delaware this morning as wind sweeps along the Christina River and frost clings to parked cars. Sidewalks crunch underfoot, and even brief exposure stings uncovered skin.
A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect across northern Delaware and nearby parts of southeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey through Friday morning. According to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, wind chills may drop as low as 10 degrees below zero, especially during early hours. Frostbite and hypothermia become real risks without proper protection.
In Wilmington, temperatures hover near the low teens, while steady northwest winds push feels-like values closer to zero. Roads may look clear, but flash freezing is possible where melted snow or moisture refreezes. Drivers should slow down on bridges, ramps, and shaded stretches of I-95 and Route 202.
Cold conditions persist into Friday with sunshine offering limited relief. Afternoon highs struggle to reach the upper teens, and another hard freeze settles in after sunset. Any daytime melting refreezes quickly, increasing slip and crash potential.
Attention then shifts to the weekend. Clouds build Saturday as a developing winter system approaches from the south. Light snow becomes possible later Saturday into Sunday, with chances increasing Sunday afternoon. While heavy accumulation is not guaranteed, even light snow could snarl travel given cold pavement and gusty winds.
Early next week trends drier and slightly milder, though winter remains firmly in control across the Mid-Atlantic. Meteorologists continue monitoring a broader pattern tied to deep cold over central Canada and active storm tracks along the East Coast.
Five Day Outlook for Wilmington, Delaware:
- Today: Sunny, high near 21, dangerous wind chills
- Friday: Sunny, high near 18
- Saturday: Partly sunny, high near 19, slight snow chance late
- Sunday: Chance of snow, high near 23
- Monday: Sunny, high near 31
