Delaware – Cold air cuts across the Christina River this morning as clouds hang low and streets stay damp. The quiet feel won’t last. Light snow showers move through at times today and tonight, setting up slick travel as the calendar flips to 2026.
According to the National Weather Service, Wilmington sits near 28 degrees early with scattered snow showers possible through the day and again late. Accumulations remain light, generally under a half inch, but road temperatures stay cold enough for quick sticking. Gusty southwest winds near 20 mph add bite and reduce comfort outdoors.
Across Wilmington and northern Delaware, drivers should watch I-95, Route 202, Route 13, and local ramps. Snow showers may briefly reduce visibility, then melt just enough to refreeze. Bridges and overpasses will ice first, especially late tonight and early New Year’s Day.
New Year’s Day brings brighter skies but continued cold. Sunshine returns with highs near 32, though winds gust over 20 mph at times. Any slush left behind freezes quickly after sunset, increasing black ice risk Thursday night. Sidewalks and parking lots may stay slick even where roads improve.
Friday trends calmer and slightly milder. Partly sunny skies push highs into the mid-30s, helping some melting during the afternoon. That relief stays limited. Clear skies Friday night drop temperatures into the low 20s, locking in icy patches again.
The first weekend of 2026 looks dry and seasonably cold. Saturday and Sunday stay mostly sunny with highs in the mid to upper 30s. Morning travel remains the main concern as refreeze cycles continue.
Plan extra time, slow down on untreated roads, and keep winter gear handy. Winter weather is easing in, not backing off. Traveling for the New Year? Tell us what conditions look like in your neighborhood.
Five-Day Outlook for Wilmington, DE
- Today: Slight chance of snow showers. High near 35°F.
- Tonight: Chance of snow showers. Low near 27°F.
- New Year’s Day: Mostly sunny and windy. High near 32°F.
- Friday: Partly sunny. High near 36°F.
- Saturday: Partly sunny. High near 36°F.
