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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

Dover Air Force Base (KDOV)

Lat: 39.13°NLon: 75.47°WElev: 30ft.

Overcast and Breezy

46°F

8°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed S 21 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.6 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 22 Jan 2:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Little Creek DE

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

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Blustery, with a northwest wind 20 to 25 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Blustery

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. Low around 18. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow and
    Blustery

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet. High near 28. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 28 °F

    Wintry Mix
    and Blustery

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Blustery, with a northwest wind 20 to 25 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 18. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet. High near 28. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
A chance of snow before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Blustery.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 23.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Little Creek DE
 39.18°N 75.39°W (Elev. 0 ft)
Last Update:
6:57 pm EST Jan 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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