A brief brush with winter weather starting this afternoon as a low-pressure system tracks northward. Rain will transition to sleet and snow by evening, though accumulation will remain light across most of the region. Following the system’s passage, an arctic cold front will plunge temperatures into the single digits by Monday night, bringing dangerously cold wind chills and potential hazards for residents and infrastructure.
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Wednesday and Thursday bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds, and below-normal highs to the Delmarva region, with some relief expected by Friday.
Delmarva will see its first round of winter weather Friday evening, with a weak low-pressure system bringing a coating to an inch of snowfall. A stronger storm system Sunday night into Monday could result in significant snow accumulations, followed by an arctic air mass keeping temperatures below freezing through the week.
Delmarva can expect rain to sweep through the region tonight, followed by a brief period of high pressure on Thursday. Temperatures will drop into the upper 30s overnight, with breezy conditions as a cold front exits. Another storm system brings the potential for rain and snow on Friday, while cold Canadian air dominates the weekend. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day could see a wintry mix transitioning to rain as a new low-pressure system approaches.