Delaware – Wet pavement and a quick-hit shower could catch drivers off guard through early afternoon, with brief slick spots already forming near Wilmington as clouds thicken and temperatures push toward the low 80s.
According to the National Weather Service, a passing system will keep a 20% shower chance in play through the day, followed by a steadier round of rain developing late Saturday and intensifying Sunday, when precipitation chances jump to 80% across northern Delaware.
Wilmington and surrounding New Castle County will see a noticeable shift. Today brings spring warmth near 81°F with breaks of sun, but conditions turn more unsettled by Saturday night as scattered showers develop after sunset. By Sunday morning into the afternoon, rain becomes more widespread, with cooler air dragging highs down to around 59°F. Expect reduced visibility at times on I-95, Route 202, and local roadways.
Plan ahead if traveling Sunday. Leave extra stopping distance on wet roads and keep devices charged in case of brief delays. While severe weather is not expected locally, steady rain could slow weekend plans and outdoor events.
Clearing arrives early next week. Sunshine returns Monday with highs near 53°F, but a colder night follows with temperatures dipping into the mid-30s. That setup raises a low-end risk for patchy frost and isolated slick spots early Tuesday where surfaces stay damp.
Looking ahead, milder air begins to rebound by midweek, hinting at a more consistent spring pattern across Delaware.
Five Day Outlook for Wilmington, Delaware:
Today: Mostly sunny, isolated showers, high near 81°F
Saturday: Partly sunny, high near 76°F
Sunday: Showers, high near 59°F
Monday: Sunny, high near 53°F
Tuesday: Sunny, high near 58°F
