Delaware – A sharp February chill clings to Wilmington this morning, with temperatures near 26 degrees and wind chills in the teens. The sun is out, but shaded sidewalks remain icy. Drivers along I-95 and Route 202 should watch for slick ramps where refreeze has tightened its grip.
According to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, highs reach around 36 degrees today under mostly sunny skies. Northwest winds stay near 5 mph. Melting will be limited, and temperatures drop to around 23 degrees tonight as clouds increase. That freeze could create black ice before sunrise, especially on bridges over the Christina River.
Saturday turns milder with bright sunshine and a high near 46 degrees. Roads improve during the afternoon, and the air feels less biting. Clouds thicken Saturday night as the next system organizes to the south.
By Sunday, precipitation chances increase. A 30 percent chance of rain and snow develops after 1 p.m., with highs near 41 degrees. Little to no accumulation is expected during the day. Sunday night brings a 50 percent chance of snow as temperatures fall to around 31 degrees. Any light coating could create slushy travel into early Monday, particularly north and west of downtown.
Washington’s Birthday stays mostly cloudy with a high near 45. Monday night dips to 33 degrees. Tuesday turns partly sunny and warmer, with highs near 50 degrees.
Longer-range trends favor above-normal temperatures through midweek, with highs pushing into the 50s and even mid-50s by Wednesday. Early spring vibes may emerge across Delaware, though midweek rain chances return.
Five Day Outlook for Wilmington, DE:
Today: Sunny, high 36.
Saturday: Sunny, high 46.
Sunday: Chance rain and snow, high 41.
Monday: Mostly cloudy, high 45.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 50.
