How cold will it get in Delaware tonight? Here’s the latest forecast

Bundle up, Delaware. 

Forecasts from the National Weather Service predict parts of Delaware will see temperatures reach close to below 20 degrees the night of Dec. 8.  

Here’s a closer look at the forecast. 

How cold will it get overnight on Dec. 8? 

It largely depends on where you live, but all three counties are scheduled to feel the chill.  

• New Castle County forecast: Mostly cloudy before clearing, with lows close to 16 degrees. North winds are also expected at 5 to 10 miles per hour.  
• Kent County forecast: Cloudy before clearing, with lows close to 19 degrees. North winds are also expected at 5 to 10 miles per hour, similar to New Castle County. 
• Sussex County forecast: Cloudy with a roughly 20 percent chance of snow tonight. Temperatures are expected to reach “the lower 20s.” North winds are expected at 5 to 10 miles per hour, with gusts slated to reach 20 miles per hour. Expected to be “partly cloudy after midnight.”

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 non-perishable 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 covers state government and community impact for Delaware Online/The News Journal. If you have a tip or a story idea, reach out to her at omontes@delawareonline.com.