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Heavy Snow in the Central/Southern Rockies; Below Average Temperatures in the Central and Eastern US

Moderate to heavy snowfall is expected in the central/southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains today. Lake-enhanced snowfall is expected downwind of the Great Lakes today. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible this evening into tonight across the western Gulf Coast states. Temperatures across much of the central and eastern CONUS will remain below average and chilly to end the week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Wilmington Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

Fair

42°F

6°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed NW 14 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1019.0 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 3 Dec 11:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Elsmere DE

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 41. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Calm wind.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 41. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 34 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow before 1am, then a slight chance of freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Wintry Mix

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 41. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Calm wind.
Thursday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 41. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A chance of snow before 1am, then a slight chance of freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Elsmere DE
 39.72°N 75.61°W (Elev. 89 ft)
Last Update:
4:09 am EST Dec 3, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm EST Dec 3, 2025-6pm EST Dec 9, 2025
 
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