Delaware stands on the edge of a major winter blast as gray skies hang low over Wilmington and the air feels raw and heavy. Pavement is damp now, but that window is closing fast. Snow is set to ramp up through midday, and travel could become dangerous in a matter of hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, a Blizzard Warning remains in effect from 10 a.m. today through 6 p.m. Monday for New Castle County. Total snow accumulations between 15 and 20 inches are expected. Wind gusts could reach 45 mph, producing blowing snow and sharply reduced visibility.
Snow develops and intensifies this afternoon, with snowfall rates potentially exceeding 2 inches per hour at times. Roads along I-95, Route 1 and I-295 may become snow-covered quickly. Officials warn that travel could turn very difficult to impossible, especially during the Monday commute.
Strong gusts may bring down tree limbs and cause isolated power outages. As temperatures hover near freezing today, any brief melting may refreeze Monday night when lows drop near 21 degrees. That raises the risk of flash freezing and icy patches on untreated roads.
Conditions begin improving later Monday. Tuesday, February 24th turns mostly sunny but cold, with highs near 31. A chance of snow returns Wednesday before a milder trend builds late week. Highs climb into the mid to upper 40s by Friday and near 50 by Saturday, signaling early spring warmth in the 6–10 day outlook.
Five Day Outlook for Wilmington, Delaware:
Monday: Snow and blowing snow, high 35.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 31.
Wednesday: Chance of rain/snow, high 43.
Thursday: Rain likely, high 47.
Friday: Mostly sunny, high 43.
