Delaware – A brittle, biting cold settles over the Mid-Atlantic this morning, frosting car windows and stiffening fingers within seconds. Breath hangs in the air. The chill cuts deeper as northwest winds push Arctic air straight through the I-95 corridor.
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly reports a Cold Weather Advisory in effect through late Sunday morning for central and southern New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania, northern Maryland, and Delaware. Wind chills as low as 10 below are expected, cold enough to cause frostbite on exposed skin.
In Wilmington, temperatures hover in the single digits early, with wind chills near zero or below. Roads appear mostly dry, but any leftover moisture can refreeze quickly. Bridges and overpasses along I-95, Route 202, and Route 1 remain especially vulnerable. Drivers should expect slick patches early and after sunset.
Conditions stay quiet today, but the cold never really eases. Afternoon highs struggle into the lower 20s. By evening, clouds increase as a coastal system brushes the region. A slight chance for light snow develops late tonight into early Sunday, though accumulation looks minimal. Even light flakes can reduce visibility when winds gust near 30 mph.
Sunday stays mostly cloudy and cold, with highs near 25. Gusty winds keep wind chills uncomfortable through the day. Any daytime melting refreezes quickly Sunday night, raising the risk for black ice before the Monday commute.
Looking ahead, Monday turns brighter but remains cold, with highs near freezing. Temperatures moderate slightly by Tuesday into the low 30s. Midweek brings another chance for snow as February begins, keeping winter travel concerns active.
Limit time outdoors today, dress in layers, and keep pets inside when possible. Traveling early or late today? How icy did it feel where you are?
Five Day Outlook for Wilmington, DE
• Saturday: Partly sunny, high near 20, wind chills below zero
• Sunday: Mostly cloudy, slight snow chance early, high near 25
• Monday: Sunny, high near 31
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 33
• Wednesday: Chance of snow, high near 32
