Delaware could see snow Wednesday, this weekend. Here’s the forecast

Old man Winter is about to take another swing at Delaware.

After a January filled with snow and polar vortexes, the First State isn’t out of the winter woods. The National Weather forecast calls for snow this week and possible snow this weekend.

How much snow will Delaware get?

Delaware will get hit Wednesday, but don’t expect too much accumulation.

The National Weather Service calls for snow in New Castle and Kent counties and a wintery mix in Sussex County. The snow will start in New Castle and Kent counties around 1 p.m. as highs reach 34 degrees. Less than an inch of snow is expected. In Sussex County, the precipitation will start as rain around 1 p.m. and then change to snow around 4 p.m.

The wintery weather will continue Thursday as freezing rain and sleet will hit New Castle County. Kent and Sussex counties will see mostly rain, with highs ranging from 43 degrees in the north to 51 degrees in the south.

After a sunny Friday, more winter weather will flow into the state.

There’s a chance of snow throughout the state after 1 a.m. Saturday morning with lows in the upper 20s. Snow will continue until around 1 p.m. and then change over to rain. Highs will reach the upper 30s to low 40s.

Delaware will have a wintery mix of precipitation on Saturday night and rain on Sunday with highs in the upper 40s to low 50s.

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How to drive in snow

If you have to go out, here are some winter driving tips from AAA:

• Reduce speed. Ice and snow decrease your traction with the road so slow down.
• Increase following distances. Instead of the traditional two seconds, increase it to five to six seconds. Remember, it takes longer to stop on snowy roads.
• Don’t use cruise control.
• Keep half a tank of gas in your car.
• Keep your phone charged in case of an emergency.
• Keep an emergency kit in your car.