Sussex County’s Emergency Operations Center will begin limited activation this weekend, and additional paramedic staff will be on standby to respond as needed.
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People in Delaware are being urged to prepare for a potential winter storm expected to bring heavy snow and power outages across the state. State emergency planners recommend assembling a winter storm preparedness kit.
High pressure brings a calmer and more comfortable day to Delmarva today before a quick-moving system delivers snow Saturday night into Sunday, followed by bitter arctic cold early next week.
A cold, breezy stretch continues on Delmarva through Friday, with a developing storm system bringing accumulating snow Saturday night into Sunday. Much colder Arctic air follows to start next week.
A winter storm is expected to impact Sussex County, Delaware, and Ocean City, Maryland, from Wednesday through Friday, bringing snow, gusty winds, and below-average temperatures. Accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are forecast, with the potential for hazardous travel conditions.
Sussex County saw light snow Friday evening, with totals generally around an inch or less. As temperatures drop into the 20s overnight, strong winds will make for biting wind chills into early Saturday.