Wilmington, DE – Low clouds drift over the Christina River as patchy fog softens the morning skyline and damp air coats windshields with a thin gloss. The pavement carries a darker sheen, a sign of thickening moisture ahead of a wetter stretch that could slow Thanksgiving travel from Newark to the I-95 corridor. Early airport runs and regional bus routes may see lengthier travel times as humidity builds and visibility pulses.
According to the National Weather Service Mount Holly office, fog lingers into the late morning before steadier rain forms and expands through the afternoon. Amounts between one-tenth and one-quarter inch are likely by late tonight, with localized pockets approaching a third of an inch. Winds remain light but shift southwest, helping pull in deeper moisture. Travelers should monitor delays along I-95, Route 13, and key commuter routes toward Philadelphia, especially after sunset when road spray increases.
According to meteorologists, Saturday starts damp with showers through midmorning before skies turn brighter and winds swing north. That cooler breeze sends temperatures sliding into the low 50s by Sunday. The pattern stays mild overall, yet the warm-to-cool transition offers a subtle “Winter Tease,” hinting at the larger national setup unfolding for Thanksgiving week.
Long-range guidance signals a broader cold surge sweeping east from the central U.S. between November 25 and December 3. Several northern states may take the brunt of potential heavy snow—often 3 to 15 inches in early-season events. While Wilmington’s current outlook favors rain over snow, any national disruptions next week could ripple into regional rail and flight schedules as the holiday crush peaks.
For now, the weekend brings a brief clearing window Sunday, ideal for errands, decorating, and early packing before next week’s unsettled, cooler pattern returns.
Five-Day Forecast for Wilmington, DE:
Fri: 56/46 – Fog early; rain increasing; slower I-95 travel.
Sat: 55/32 – Rain early; clearing; breezy north wind.
Sun: 53/36 – Sunny; crisp and calm.
Mon: 57/40 – Sunny; pleasant travel.
Tue: 59/51 – Mostly cloudy; late rain likely; cooler trend developing.
