Delaware — A muted gray sky hangs over northern Delaware this morning as thin fog drifts across fields, bridges, and river corridors. Headlights glow through pockets of haze, and wet pavement reflects the early light as Thanksgiving travelers begin moving through the region.
According to the National Weather Service, a Special Weather Statement remains in effect for Wilmington and surrounding counties as patchy fog continues to form. Visibility may drop below a quarter mile in isolated spots, especially near creeks, open farmland, and stretches of I-95, Route 13, and Route 40. Drivers should slow down, leave extra space, and expect sudden changes in visibility through midmorning.
Skies brighten later as a calmer pattern settles in, but moisture returns quickly. Clouds increase Friday, and a chance of rain develops after lunchtime. Roads could turn slick as winds shift south, and the first meaningful showers of the week approach. By Friday night, rain becomes likely, with a 70% chance of steadier bands crossing New Castle County. This could complicate early Thanksgiving departures, especially for those heading toward Philadelphia or Baltimore.
Saturday brings a 30% chance of lingering showers, mainly early, before drier air and partial clearing return. To be fair, temperatures remain well above freezing, reducing any risk of icy mix here. Still, meteorologists continue to highlight a growing “Winter Tease” across the eastern U.S. next week. Colder air dives south, and long-range models hint at snow potential—even heavy snow for areas from the Midwest to the interior Northeast—between Nov. 25 and Dec. 3. Anyone flying through Chicago, Detroit, or Boston should monitor updates closely.
Five-Day Outlook
Friday: Cloudy with scattered rain; highs near 57.
Saturday: Early rain chance; highs near 56.
Sunday: Partly sunny; highs near 52.
Monday: Mostly sunny; highs near 58.
Tuesday: Rain possible; highs near 47.
