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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

Wilmington Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

Mostly Cloudy

42°F

6°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed SW 12 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.5 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 22 Jan 2:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Elsmere 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 32. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. Low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. High near 22. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Snow. High near 22. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
A chance of snow before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 22.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Elsmere DE
 39.74°N 75.63°W (Elev. 105 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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