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How much snow will we get? Delaware under winter weather advisory

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December 14, 2025

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How much snow will we get? Delaware under winter weather advisory

Delaware is under a winter weather advisory for the weekend, with snow and bitterly cold conditions expected.
Snowfall of 1 to 5 inches is possible across the region, with higher amounts of up to 6 inches in New Castle County.
The snow is expected to begin Saturday night and continue through mid-morning on Sunday.
Bitterly cold temperatures and low windchills will follow the snow, lasting through early next week.

Gas the snowblowers and get those shovels out because snowfall is headed for Delaware.

Snow is forecast for this weekend with bitterly cold conditions then settling in through early next week.

On Saturday, Dec. 13, the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey, placed all of Delaware under a winter weather advisory and the Delaware Bay under a gale warning.

Meanwhile, Philadelphia and areas surrounding the city are under a winter storm warning.

Here’s a look at what to expect with the Delaware weather forecast for Saturday, Dec. 13, through Sunday, Dec. 14.

Delaware weather radar

When will it snow?

A period of snow is expected the night of Dec. 13 through mid-morning Dec. 14, according to the National Weather Service.

This may start as some light rain or a rain/snow mix south and east of I-95 before quickly changing to all snow. Snowfall intensity may increase for a time early in the morning on Dec. 14.

About 1 to 5 inches of snow across the region is possible. While the location of where a zone of higher amounts can occur is less certain, the greatest chances for this is mostly across the I-95 corridor, the weather service said.

The snow will begin falling around 11 p.m. in Wilmington while snowfall will begin in the central portion of New Castle County by midnight and the southern part of the county by 1 a.m., according to the NWS.

The northern part of Kent County can expect snow to start falling around 2 a.m. and areas around Dover by 3 a.m.

Snow will begin in the southern part of Kent County and northern portion of Sussex County around 4 a.m.

Most of Sussex County can expect snow at 5 a.m. while the southern part of the county will see snowfall by 6 a.m. Areas around Rehoboth Beach can expect snow by 7 a.m.

How much will it snow?

That will depend where you are in Delaware.

A total of 1 to 5 inches of snow across the whole area. There could be a zone of 5-plus inches near I-95 into southern New Jersey and northern Delmarva, where snowfall rates near 1 inch per hour are also possible, according to the NWS.

Snowfall intensity may increase for a time early Sunday morning, forecasters said.

Most parts of New Castle County can expect up to 4 to 6 inches, while Kent County could see up to 1 to 2 inches in some areas. Sussex County should expect at least an inch, the NWS said.

Delaware snow forecast

Here’s an AccuWeather town-by-town snow forecast for this weekend in Delaware:

New Castle County

Middletown: 3 to 6 inches
New Castle: 4 to 6 inches
Newark: 4 to 6 inches
Pike Creek: 4 to 6 inches
Wilmington: 3 to 6 inches

Kent County

Dover: 2 to 4 inches
Felton: 2 to 4 inches
Harrington: 2 to 4 inches
Milford (In Kent and Sussex counties): 2 to 4 inches

Sussex County

Georgetown: 1 to 3 inches
Millsboro: 1 to 3 inches
Rehoboth Beach: 1 to 3 inches
Seaford: 1 to 3 inches

Snow impacts

Here are some of the likely impacts of the weekend weather, according to the NWS:

Snow-covered roads and slippery conditions possible the night of Dec. 13 and the morning of Dec. 14.
Rain to snow could reduce the snow totals some. In addition, any pre-treating of surfaces would get initially washed away on the night of Dec. 13.
Hypothermia or frostbite could occur with prolonged exposure and lack of proper clothing. Some impacts to infrastructure are possible the night of Dec. 14 through Dec. 16.

Windchills reach single digits, gale warning

When you’re outside shoveling, make sure to bundle up because it’s going to be bitterly cold Dec. 14 into Dec. 16.

Bitterly cold conditions will arrive Dec. 14 and continuing through early next week with the coldest time frame the night of Dec. 14 through the night of Dec. 15. Air temperatures on Dec. 16 stay below freezing across the region.

By Sunday night, the windchill will make it feel like 6 degrees in Wilmington, 4 degrees in Dover, and 5 degrees in Rehoboth Beach.

Many areas will not get above freezing from Sunday through Tuesday until a warming trend begins Wednesday, Dec. 17.

Peak gusts of 25 to 40 mph will be present Sunday into Sunday night which will result in very low windchill values.

Areas of blowing snow are possible, which may result in roads becoming snow-covered again and reduced visibility at times, according to the NWS.

Wind gusts between 35 to 40 knots are probable on the Delaware Bay and the New Jersey and Delaware Atlantic coastal waters along with hazardous seas. Areas of freezing spray are possible the night of Dec. 14 and Dec. 15.

How do I stay safe in the snow?

It is strongly recommended that you stay at home when it snows.

But if you absolutely need to drive, make sure you bear in mind the following safety tips:

Drive slowly. Snow and ice can decrease traction on the road, so be sure to reduce your speed.
Avoid using cruise control.
Increase following distances from the usual two seconds to roughly five to six seconds, as it’ll take longer for you to come to a stop on snowy roadways.
Make sure you have at least a half a tank of gas in your car.
Make sure you have an emergency driving kit in your vehicle. Items should include blankets or sleeping bags, extra warm clothing, first-aid supplies, drinking water and shelf-stable food items like protein or energy bars and trail mix.

If there’s a chance you’ll have to shovel your driveway or walkway this weekend, make sure you pay attention to the latest weather forecast, wear appropriate clothing and boots, and drink lots of water.

Make sure you also pace yourself as you’re shoveling. Check if you feel any pain or soreness and have your phone close by in case of an emergency.

What should I do to keep warm?

With winter fast approaching, residents are recommended to take the necessary steps to stay safe as the weather turns cold.

This includes making sure your homes “can be safely heated” and you always have crucial items on hand in case of an emergency, including nonperishable and pet foods, water and medicine.

Delawareans are also encouraged to have a driving kit in their car this winter.

Items should include blankets or sleeping bags, extra warm clothing, first-aid supplies, drinking water and shelf-stable food items like protein or energy bars and trail mix.

Olivia Montes contributed to this story.

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DelDOT designing Route 9 pedestrian bridge

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February 6, 2026

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DelDOT designing Route 9 pedestrian bridge

After years of debate, a pedestrian bridge over busy Route 9 could be coming to Cool Spring.

Sen. Chris Coons recently shared congressionally funded projects included in the appropriations package passed by the Senate. In total, $68 million was secured for Delaware projects.

Among the recipients is the Delaware Department of Transportation for completion of the Lewes-to-Georgetown Trail, including a new pedestrian bridge and approaches.

According to Charles “C.R.” McLeod, DelDOT’s director of community relations, the funds will go toward design of a pedestrian bridge over Route 9.

“The funding will be used to move forward with design for an elevated trail crossing on Route 9 at Cool Spring,” McLeod said. “We don’t have dedicated project funding yet or a timeline – the design work will help determine the exact layout and rendering of the structure, and provide us with an estimate of what the project will ultimately cost to build, so a lot of details are still to be determined.”

The final phase of the trail is projected for completion in late 2026. This six-mile stretch, running from Airport Road in Georgetown to Fisher Road in Milton, will complete the 17-mile, $17.4 million project, making it Delaware’s longest continuous trail. The first phase in Lewes opened nearly a decade ago in October 2016.

In 2017, the section of railroad that runs from Cool Spring to Lewes was decommissioned after it was determined that repairs to the swing bridge over the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal in Lewes would be too costly. While the trail’s first phase was built adjacent to the railroad, future phases between Lewes and Cool Spring were built on the former railroad track after it was removed. Railroad tracks remain from Georgetown to the Harbeson area.

It’s unclear if DelDOT has decided to move forward with a bridge for the trail. In December, the Delaware Bicycle Council approved a grant of $35,000 to Sussex County for a feasibility study for a tunnel under Route 9 at Cool Spring at the same location.

“Sussex County has been in contact with DelDOT representatives and will coordinate efforts to ensure we are working together to determine the feasibility of either crossing, whether it be a bridge or a tunnel,” said Chip Guy, Sussex County’s communications director.

The Stephen P. Hudson Park trailhead sits on the south side of Route 9. Trail users are discouraged from crossing Route 9 at the park. Instead, the safest way to cross Route 9 now is to travel to Fisher Road, cross Route 9 at the signal and then head back east.

McLeod said DelDOT is committed to the pedestrian bridge.

“Yes, [we are] committed to the project; however, the project is not currently in our six-year capital transportation program, so it will need to be added and funded once a preliminary concept and estimate are completed,” he said.

Other funded projects in Sussex

• Better Homes of Seaford – $716,000 for construction of affordable housing in Seaford

• Children and Families First Delaware Inc. – $632,000 for renovation and expansion of a foster youth home in Seaford

• Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware Inc. – $2.5 million for construction of affordable housing in Milford

• Milford Housing Development Corp. – $750,000 for construction of affordable housing in Kent and Sussex counties

• NeighborGood Partners – $2 million for construction of affordable housing in Laurel

• Sussex County Habitat for Humanity – $1 million for construction of affordable housing in Sussex County.

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Camden firefighter killed in Delaware River identified

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February 5, 2026

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Camden firefighter killed in Delaware River identified

Howard Bennett, a veteran Camden firefighter, has been identified as the man who lost his life in a work incident on the Delaware River on Feb. 5.

According to a statement from the Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey, Bennett was a longtime member of the Camden Fire Department. He fell through the ice at the Wiggins Park Marina in Camden and was later pronounced dead.

“Today, the city of Camden and the entire state of New Jersey lost a hero,” Mathew Caliente, president of the firefighter association, said in the statement.

“This tragedy is a stark and painful reminder that the dangers of this profession do not only exist within a burning building. Our members put their lives on the line every single day.”

Camden County Commissioner Jonathan Young released the following statement on on behalf of all the county commissioners.

““I extend our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the fallen Camden City firefighter as well as the men and women of the Camden City Fire Department,” Young said. “Every day, our first responders leave the comfort and safety of their homes without knowing for sure if they will return after their shift,” the statement read.

“The sacrifice of these dedicated individuals, as well as the sacrifices of their loved ones, affords all of us the opportunity to live in a safer community. This loss is felt not only in the City of Camden and Camden County, but reverberates throughout the state. We grieve alongside our first responders and are dedicated to ensuring this loss was not in vain.”

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill also shared her condolences.

“Devastated by the tragic passing of a veteran firefighter today in South Jersey. My thoughts are with his family and the Camden Fire Department during this difficult time,” Sherrill said.

The incident occurred sometime between 11-11:30 a.m. Camden City Mayor Victor Carstarphen confirmed the death during a press conference following the accident.

Bennett, previously unidentified, was reportedly on a fire boat doing a routine maintenance check when he somehow fell into the icy waters.

Firefighters from multiple departments, including some from Philadelphia, responded to the incident to help with the rescue attempt.

Jesse Flax, chief of the Camden Fire Department, said that all members of the department are grieving the incident.

“He was a dedicated firefighter who understood and knew his job very well,” Flax said during the press conference earlier in the day.

This is a developing story and may be updated.

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