Delaware – Cold air presses hard against the region this morning, sharpening every gust and stiffening pavement before sunrise fully fades. Wind cuts across open parking lots, flags snap along roadways, and breath clouds instantly as February cold settles in with authority.
According to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, a Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect for much of Delaware, southeast Pennsylvania, and southern New Jersey through mid-morning. Wind chills have dropped as low as 7 below zero, creating a real risk for frostbite and hypothermia on exposed skin.
In Wilmington, temperatures hover in the teens early, with north winds gusting near 30 mph. Highs today reach the mid-20s, but it will feel colder. Bridges, overpasses, and shaded roads along I-95, Route 202, and Route 141 may turn slick as any daytime melting refreezes quickly. Drivers should expect patchy ice and allow extra time, especially during the evening commute.
Cold remains firmly in control through midweek. Monday and Tuesday bring more sunshine, but little warmth, with highs near 30 and nighttime lows dipping into the teens. That setup raises concerns for flash freezing each evening, even without new snow. Meteorologists are tracking a weak system by Tuesday night that could bring a slight chance of light snow, though impacts appear limited for now.
Looking ahead, the broader pattern keeps colder-than-normal air across the Mid-Atlantic into the first week of February, reinforced by extensive ice coverage on the Great Lakes. Residents should protect exposed pipes, keep pets indoors, and check on neighbors. Additional advisories may follow as conditions evolve.
How cold did it feel stepping outside where you are this morning?
Five-Day Outlook for Wilmington, DE
- Today: Partly sunny and blustery, high near 24°F
- Monday: Sunny, high near 30°F
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 34°F
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high near 31°F
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 29°F
