Delmarva stays mainly dry and breezy today after a cold front brought limited rainfall overnight. Highs climb into the upper 60s to near 70 with northwest gusts up to 25 to 30 mph. Friday looks fantastic, but weak low pressure brings a quick chance for light rain Friday night. A stronger coastal system passes nearby Saturday, keeping clouds, onshore flow, and the best rain chances near the coast.
Sussex County, Delaware, is expected to see a gradual warmup late Monday night into Tuesday, with a weak system bringing a chance of light precipitation Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday night. Any meaningful wintry icing risk is expected to stay well north, but a brief period of patchy slick spots can’t be ruled out if temperatures hover near freezing after dark.
A strong Canadian high-pressure system will usher in frigid temperatures and windy conditions starting today and lasting through Monday. Wind chills will dip into the 20s today, with even colder conditions expected Sunday morning. A potential low-pressure system could bring precipitation Monday night into Christmas Eve.
Tuesday will bring slightly warmer, dry weather to Delmarva before a cold front approaches midweek, bringing gusty winds and the possibility of rain and snow for parts of the region.
A meandering coastal low will bring persistent rain, gusty winds, and cooler temperatures to Delmarva from Thursday evening into Friday evening, with little improvement expected until the weekend.
