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 >

Current conditions at

Wilmington Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed S 15 G 25 mph
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.0 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 21 Jan 6:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Wilmington DE

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow showers before 8pm.  Cloudy, then gradual clearing toward daybreak, with a low around 33. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then 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. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust 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 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow.  Low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  High near 23. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of snow showers before 8pm. Cloudy, then gradual clearing toward daybreak, with a low around 33. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust 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 20.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Snow. High near 23. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. 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 26. 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 9.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Wilmington DE
 39.73°N 75.55°W (Elev. 66 ft)
6:57 pm EST Jan 21, 2026
7pm EST Jan 21, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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