Some of Delmarva woke up Thursday to a blanket of powdery snow, while others saw nothing at all. A sharp precipitation cutoff left areas north of Georgetown mostly dry, while southern Sussex County recorded 1 to 4 inches, and Chincoteague measured 6.5 inches. Bitter cold and gusty winds dominate the forecast, with wind chills dropping into the single digits overnight. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for parts of the Lower Shore until 6 p.m. Friday will bring sunshine but remain brisk before a milder, calmer weekend.
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A winter storm watch is in effect for Sussex County, Delaware, and Ocean City, Maryland, from late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon. Light snow accumulations, gusty winds, and cold temperatures are expected as a coastal low develops offshore.
A winter storm is set to impact Delmarva this afternoon as a low-pressure system moves up the coast, bringing periods of heavy snowfall through tonight. Snow accumulation is expected to range from 5 to 7 inches across much of the region, with localized areas potentially seeing higher totals. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 7 a.m. Wednesday.
A low-pressure system is expected to bring a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain to Sussex County, Delaware, from late Friday evening through Saturday evening, potentially causing hazardous travel conditions.
Light to moderate snow will taper off by midday, leaving accumulations of 1-3 inches across Sussex County, Ocean City, Salisbury, and the Eastern Shore, with up to 5 inches in Accomack County. Southern Delmarva will see the heaviest totals. Afternoon highs will reach the mid-30s with gusty winds. Black ice and slick spots are expected overnight as temperatures dip into the upper teens to low 20s. A sunny, milder stretch begins Sunday.
Light snow will move into the Sussex County and Ocean City area late tonight, with accumulations of up to 2 inches in some locations under a Winter Weather Advisory.
Delmarva braces for a frigid night, with wind chills in the single digits and light snow expected Friday night into Saturday morning. Accumulations will vary from 1-3 inches across much of the peninsula to up to 5 inches in parts of Accomack County. Gusty winds and icy roads pose hazards, while below-average temperatures persist into next week.
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.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Sussex County and the southern Delmarva Peninsula, forecasting light snowfall this afternoon and evening, with more significant snowfall expected Sunday night into Monday.
Delmarva should prepare for a light snowfall Friday evening, followed by a weekend of cold and dry conditions. A more significant winter storm is expected late Sunday into Monday, potentially bringing widespread snow accumulations and hazardous travel conditions. Below-normal temperatures and gusty winds will persist through the week, keeping the region in a deep freeze.