WILMINGTON, Delaware – After a string of mild November days, Delaware is heading into a colder and wetter pattern between November 9 and 15. While the state isn’t expecting major snowfall yet, forecasters say temperatures will tumble and the first hints of early winter could appear — including chilly rain, brisk winds, and possible wet flakes inland by mid-month.
According to the NOAA Climate Prediction Center, Delaware will see near to slightly below normal temperatures through mid-November as Canadian air presses south. Precipitation chances lean slightly above normal, suggesting several storm systems could sweep across the mid-Atlantic, bringing rounds of rain that may mix with snow north and west of Wilmington late next week.
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey, reports that a strong cold front early next week will mark the start of the transition. Behind it, northwest winds will pull in colder, drier air, dropping highs into the 40s and 50s and lows near freezing inland. Coastal Sussex County may stay a bit warmer but will feel blustery at times, with gusts up to 25 mph possible.
Drivers along I-95, Route 1, and U.S. 13 should expect occasional slick spots and reduced visibility during heavier rain. Residents are encouraged to begin winterizing homes — check furnaces, clear gutters, and wrap outdoor pipes before Thanksgiving week.
Meteorologists say the chill settling in mid-November could be a preview of a colder, snowier pattern for the Northeast heading into late fall, signaling that Delaware’s mild stretch is quickly running out.
