Snow, temperatures set to continue dropping
Forecasts call for 2 to 3 inches, treacherous commutes Tuesday
As frigid temperatures took over the First State on Monday night, watch out for wintry precipitation and slippery roads for Tuesday’s commute.
The National Weather Service reports “dangerously cold temperatures” across the United States with cold wind chills Tuesday ahead of another Artic blast later in the week.
Here’s what to expect in Delaware:
Prepare for a frigid start to the work week
A winter weather advisory has been issued for New Castle and Kent counties with up to 2 to 3 inches of snow and a light glaze of ice accumulation, with slippery road conditions impacting the Tuesday morning commute.
The snow, which was expected to arrive Monday evening, is likely to switch to mixed precipitation Tuesday morning.
In New Castle County, the winter weather advisory is in effect 1 p.m. on Tuesday.
The National Weather Service advises drivers to slow down and use caution while traveling. If you need the latest road conditions in your area, call 511.
While not included in the winter weather advisories, a hazardous weather outlook is in effect for Sussex County.
There is a low probability of widespread hazardous weather in the county, but minor coastal flooding is possible on Tuesday, according to the weather service.
Looking ahead, gale-force winds and/or very rough seas are forecast for the Delaware Bay on Saturday and for Atlantic coastal waters adjacent to the mouth of the Delaware Bay on Saturday and Sunday.
Delaware weather forecast
If you must work outdoors or plan to go anywhere this week, don’t skip the layers.
On Tuesday, snow is likely before 1 p.m., with a slight chance of snow and rain forecast between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. and snow remaining afterward. Skies will be cloudy and the high will be 34 degrees. Winds between 5 mph and 15 mph will be present in the afternoon with a 70% chance of precipitation.
By nightfall, it will be partly cloudy with a low around 16 degrees. Winds around 10 mph will be present.
Wednesday is forecast to be sunny with a high near 26 degrees and winds between 10 mph and 15 mph. In the evening, it will be partly cloudy with a low around 20 degrees.
Through the rest of the week, the weather will remain chilly and blustery as a chance of snow is expected again in the region on Friday.
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