WILMINGTON, Del. – Damp pavement glistens under a blanket of fog this morning across northern Delaware, a sure sign that the next fall cold front is closing in. Mist hangs low along the I-95 corridor, and steady rain will build through midday before clearer, colder air rushes in early this week.
According to the National Weather Service in Philadelphia/Mount Holly, showers will become widespread today, tapering late tonight as winds shift northwest. Light drizzle and fog could limit visibility for commuters and air travelers through Wilmington, Newark, and the Brandywine Valley. Though rainfall totals stay modest — about a quarter inch — slick roads and low clouds could slow travel across northern Delaware and southeast Pennsylvania.
By Monday, cooler air filters in behind the system with partly sunny skies and highs near 53°F. Temperatures tumble quickly Monday night, bottoming out near 30°F before sunrise Tuesday. Veterans Day will feel sharply colder and breezy, with winds gusting up to 30 mph from the west. Paradegoers should dress warmly and secure outdoor flags or decorations against the gusts.
Midweek brings calmer, sunnier conditions and a true late-fall feel. Highs return to the mid-50s Wednesday and Thursday, ideal for leaf cleanup or early holiday decorating before another possible cold snap next weekend. For now, long-range models suggest no major storms before Thanksgiving, but subtle patterns across the Great Lakes hint at a winter tease developing before the holiday travel rush.
The shift from today’s damp mildness to Tuesday’s brisk air marks Delaware’s full step into November’s rhythm — where one front ends in rain and the next could open the door to early frost.
Five-Day Forecast for Wilmington, DE:
Sun: 63/45 – Showers and fog; steady through afternoon.
Mon: 53/30 – Partly sunny; cooler, drier air arrives.
Tue (Veterans Day): 46/34 – Breezy and cold; wind chills in 30s.
Wed: 55/42 – Mostly sunny; crisp fall day.
Thu: 54/34 – Bright, calm; cool nights linger.
