Delaware – A low gray ceiling hovers over Wilmington at dawn as cool air slides along wet pavement and quiet residential blocks. The region sits in a steady late-fall chill this morning, and increasing clouds ahead of Tuesday’s rain could disrupt early Thanksgiving travel. Commuters using I-95, I-495, and DE-141 should build in a time cushion as visibility and speeds may drop during Tuesday evening’s wet push.
According to the National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly office, the day stays cool with light west wind and occasional gusts. Sunshine breaks through at times but will not erase the crisp feel in Claymont, New Castle, and Newport. Residents handling leaf cleanup or early holiday errands should plan for gusts that may still reach 25 to 30 mph near the riverfront.
According to meteorologists, Tuesday marks a key transition. Clouds thicken through midday as a coastal disturbance moves north. Models hint at steady rain developing during the evening. Roads may become slick across the Wilmington Riverfront, Greenville, and Bear, and the earliest Thanksgiving travelers could face delays across I-95 and U.S. 13. While temperatures stay above freezing, this system acts as another early-season “Winter Tease,” showing how quick warm-to-cool swings may support future icy setups later in November.
According to regional guidance, Wednesday turns mostly cloudy but drier. Cooler air returns, though travel conditions improve for school runs and early holiday departures. The late-week pattern grows more unsettled again. Another system may bring scattered rain Friday and Saturday, which could slow local and regional travel during one of the busier pre-Thanksgiving weekends.
Five-Day Forecast for Wilmington, DE:
Mon: 48/33 – Mostly sunny; cool breeze lingers.
Tue: 49/38 – Clouds increase; steady rain likely late.
Wed: 51/42 – Mostly cloudy; drier for travel.
Thu: 55/45 – Mostly cloudy; mild and steady.
Fri: 63/52 – Rain possible; damp evening travel.
