Delaware – Wet pavement shines across northern Delaware this morning as steady rain settles in, tapping car roofs and pooling along curbs. The air feels mild for January, but that softness does not last. A colder pattern quickly takes control after today, setting up freeze concerns into early next week.
According to the National Weather Service, rain continues through much of the day with totals between a half and three-quarters of an inch. Highs reach the upper 40s, but visibility drops at times. Travel slows along I-95, Route 202, and local arterials as water gathers in low spots.
Rain tapers later tonight, though damp conditions linger. Temperatures fall toward the upper 30s, allowing wet pavement to cool fast. By Sunday, clouds break and sunshine returns. Highs reach the mid-40s, helped by gusty west winds that briefly dry roads.
That drying window matters. By Sunday night, skies clear and temperatures slide near 29. Any leftover moisture refreezes quickly on bridges, ramps, and shaded neighborhoods. This is prime flash-freeze season, when daytime melting turns into invisible ice after dark.
Monday stays bright but chilly, with highs near 42. Nights remain cold through midweek, keeping early mornings slick in spots. While snow is not expected locally, wintry weather expands across the Northeast, and even small shifts can change impacts in northern Delaware.
Plan errands earlier today if possible. Slow down tonight and again late Sunday into Monday morning. Keep winter layers handy and stay alert for icy patches during the commute.
Five-Day Outlook for Wilmington, DE
- Today: Rain likely, high near 47
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, breezy, high near 45
- Monday: Sunny, colder, high near 42
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 48
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high near 51
