Wilmington, Delaware – Delaware heads into the Feb 5–9 period under a prolonged stretch of below-normal temperatures and limited precipitation, keeping snow and rain chances low while extending the impact of a broader cold pattern locked in across the Mid-Atlantic. While significant winter storms are not expected during this window, the duration of the cold remains the primary concern, particularly overnight and during the early morning commute.
According to the National Weather Service and NOAA’s 6–10 day outlooks, colder-than-average air will continue to dominate the Mid-Atlantic and New England, extending south along the I-95 corridor through Delaware and into the Carolinas and Florida. At the same time, precipitation chances remain slim for areas south of northern Illinois and west of the Pacific Northwest near Eugene, Oregon, reinforcing a largely dry pattern for the region.
In Wilmington, Dover, and surrounding communities, daytime highs are expected to remain below seasonal norms, with multiple nights dipping into the 20s and low 30s. While widespread snow or ice is not anticipated, the extended chill follows recent weeks of repeated cold spells across the southern and eastern U.S., during which nearly 100 temperature-related deaths have been reported, highlighting the risks tied to prolonged exposure and unsafe heating practices.
State and local officials urge residents to protect exposed pipes, limit time outdoors during the coldest hours, and check on elderly neighbors and those without reliable heat. The cold, dry pattern is expected to persist through the period, with additional advisories possible if colder air strengthens later in the week.
