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Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Georgetown - Delaware Coastal Airport (KGED)

Lat: 38.69°NLon: 75.36°WElev: 46ft.

Overcast and Breezy

47°F

8°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed SW 22 G 32 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.5 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 22 Jan 3:54 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Blades DE

Winter Storm Watch January 24, 07:00pm until January 26, 01:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 44 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -3. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 22. North wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow. High near 33. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow, freezing rain, and sleet likely before 1am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Wintry Mix
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -3. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 22. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow. High near 33. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow, freezing rain, and sleet likely before 1am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
A chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 7.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 26.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles E Blades DE
 38.64°N 75.55°W (Elev. 20 ft)
Last Update:
4:11 am EST Jan 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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