Snow exits early Wednesday with cold air entrenched across Sussex County through Thursday, setting the stage for a dangerous arctic blast this weekend.
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A sharp cold front brings much colder, drier air into Sussex County this afternoon through tomorrow, with gusty winds today and the coldest temperatures of the season arriving Monday night into Tuesday.
Delmarva, including Sussex County and Ocean City, will see another round of cold temperatures Thursday night into Friday, with lows in the teens and highs struggling to reach the 30s under dry, partly sunny skies.
Temperatures across Delmarva will remain frigid late Wednesday into Thursday, with single-digit lows overnight and highs only reaching the 20s to mid-30s under partly sunny skies.
Monday brings bone-chilling cold to Sussex County and Ocean City, with brisk winds, subfreezing highs, and dangerously low wind chills.
Delmarva will experience light rain Saturday, followed by an arctic front on Sunday that brings snow and frigid temperatures lasting through Monday.
COASTAL SUSSEX COUNTY, Del. — An arctic air mass will continue to grip Sussex County and coastal Maryland areas through early Thursday, delivering frigid temperatures, gusty winds, and hazardous conditions both inland and offshore. Residents and mariners are advised to prepare for a mix of cold weather advisories, wind concerns, and the potential for isolated flurries.
Friday ushers in quiet but cold weather for Delmarva under Arctic high pressure, with highs in the lower to mid-30s and light winds. Snow arrives late tonight as a Gulf low tracks northeast, bringing 1 to 2 inches of snow for most of the area, with higher amounts in parts of southern Delmarva through Accomack County. Cold temperatures persist into the weekend, with highs in the 30s and wind chills making it feel significantly colder.
Wednesday and Thursday bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds, and below-normal highs to the Delmarva region, with some relief expected by Friday.
Delmarva is currently experiencing heavy snowfall, with rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour. The snow will continue through the morning, before a brief lull this afternoon, followed by another round of snow this evening. Early snowfall reports show 3-6 inches already on the ground in many areas. Travel today is not recommended as roads are covered in snow, and conditions will continue to worsen.