WILMINGTON, DE – A sharp December chill grips northern Delaware this Friday morning as temperatures hover near 27°F, the kind of cold that bites through gloves and turns the air to crystal. Cloud cover thickens through the morning, and the first light snow of the season may dust rooftops and windshields before midday.
According to the National Weather Service in Philadelphia/Mount Holly, a 30% chance of snow develops late this morning through early afternoon as a weak system brushes the Mid-Atlantic. Accumulation should remain light — likely less than an inch — but a few slick spots could form on untreated surfaces and bridges, especially north and west of the city. Winds stay calm, keeping snowflakes fine and steady before clouds linger into the evening.
Saturday offers a brief break, with sunshine returning and highs near 43°F. Still, the cold remains entrenched, and by Sunday night, another system may bring a slight chance of snow, continuing the early December winter tease. Any additional accumulation should stay minor, but temperatures near freezing could refreeze moisture from earlier showers, creating patchy black ice on I-95, Route 141, and U.S. 13.
Drivers are urged to use caution during early-morning commutes and when traveling north toward Pennsylvania or west into Maryland, where temperatures fall faster after dark. Keep salt or sand handy for home steps and driveways, and allow extra braking distance when conditions turn slushy.
Looking beyond the weekend, long-range models hint that the December 11–17 period could deliver a more active snow pattern across the Great Lakes and Northeast — a developing setup that may test early holiday travel plans.
What’s the coldest spot you’ve seen across New Castle County this morning?
Five-Day Forecast for Wilmington, DE:
Fri: 33/26 – Cloudy; light snow chance mid-morning; cold.
Sat: 43/28 – Partly sunny; brisk, drier air returns.
Sun: 43/27 – Mostly sunny; snow chance late.
Mon: 34/19 – Mostly clear; cold start to week.
Tue: 37/30 – Partly sunny; early winter chill continues.
