Rain taps against windshields and low clouds hang over Wilmington as temperatures hold near 40 degrees late this morning. East winds gust up to 21 mph at Wilmington Airport, adding a raw edge to an already damp start.
Delaware faces a wet commute before colder air returns.
According to the National Weather Service in Philadelphia/Mount Holly, rain is likely through early afternoon with totals between a tenth and a quarter inch. Patchy fog may reduce visibility at times. Highs climb to around 48 degrees before clouds begin to thin tonight.
Expect slick pavement on I-95, Route 202, and Route 1.
Skies turn partly cloudy later tonight with lows near 36 degrees. Saturday brings a break, with partly sunny skies and highs near 49 degrees. Use the dry window to prepare for the next shift.
By early Sunday, precipitation redevelops. Rain mixes with snow as temperatures fall toward 39 degrees. Snow becomes more likely Sunday night, with an 80% chance of accumulation as lows drop near 30. Even minor snow totals could create slushy stretches into early Monday, especially on untreated roads and bridges.
Plan extra travel time Sunday evening.
Monday keeps a 40% chance of snow before midday, with highs near 40. Roads may refreeze after sunset as temperatures slide toward the mid-20s. This is classic flash-freeze season across northern Delaware.
Tuesday turns mostly sunny with highs near 38. Wednesday moderates to the mid-40s, and longer-range signals point toward above-normal temperatures late next week. Early hints of spring warmth could arrive across the Mid-Atlantic in the 6–10 day outlook.
Five-Day Outlook for Wilmington:
- Saturday: Partly sunny, high 49.
- Sunday: Rain mixing with snow, high 39.
- Monday: Chance of snow, high 40.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 38.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high 44.
