Delaware – A crisp chill hangs over the region this morning as clear skies give way to a bright, sharp sunrise over Wilmington. Wind lifts stray leaves across driveways and sends a cold ripple across exposed bridges, hinting at the unsettled stretch of late-November Weather developing through the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, today turns sunny and breezy with highs near the low 40s. Gusts may push toward 40 mph at times, especially along open stretches of I-95 and Route 202. Anyone traveling or stepping out for errands should expect a biting feel to the air despite the sunshine. Dry conditions will help local Thanksgiving Travel, but winds may cause light vehicles to sway.
Saturday stays calm and pleasant, with sunshine and highs in the mid-40s. But changes build quickly on Sunday, when clouds thicken before noon and a 60% chance of rain settles over northern Delaware. Travel will likely slow during the afternoon as wet pavement and reduced visibility affect local and regional routes. Plan extra time returning from long-distance trips; rain steadies into the evening before tapering to lighter showers.
Meteorologists now track a more significant pattern shift heading into the first week of December. A broad Cold Snap is expected to sweep east from a major winter storm blanketing the Midwest with 6–12 inches of snow, pulling colder air into the Mid-Atlantic between December 2 and December 6. Wilmington could see a Winter Tease Tuesday night as rain mixes with snow if temperatures dip near freezing. A brief changeover remains possible, though confidence remains early.
Five-Day Outlook for Wilmington, DE
Friday: Sunny, breezy. High 43.
Saturday: Sunny. High 43.
Sunday: Rain likely. High 47.
Monday: Mostly sunny. High 44.
Tuesday: Rain and snow likely late. High 42.
