Wilmington, Delaware – A shift back to more typical late-February temperatures is lining up for Delaware in the Feb. 21–27 window, raising the odds for additional rounds of rain and occasional wet snow across the First State.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, Delaware sits in a near-normal temperature zone for the 8- to 14-day outlook. Highs and overnight lows should trend closer to seasonal averages after recent swings, especially across New Castle, Kent and Sussex counties.
Precipitation probabilities tilt above normal, with a 33% to 40% chance of wetter-than-average conditions. For northern Delaware, including Wilmington and areas along the I-95 corridor, marginal temperatures could support a rain-snow mix during overnight hours if colder air settles in. Farther south toward Dover and Rehoboth Beach, rain is more likely during the day, though brief mixing cannot be ruled out if a system tracks at the right time.
Drivers should watch for slick spots during early morning commutes, particularly on bridges and untreated secondary roads that can refreeze quickly when temperatures dip near freezing.
The broader pattern favors intermittent systems rather than a prolonged dry stretch. Additional updates from the National Weather Service may refine timing and precipitation type as late February approaches.
