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An Arctic Front is Expected to Bring Some Snow and Dangerous Cold to the Region This Weekend.

A period of light snow is expected across the area Friday night into Saturday morning, with some snow squalls possible. Saturday into Sunday, the combination of very cold air and strong winds will lead to dangerously cold wind chills. Please see the current briefing for full details. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Wilmington Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

Fair and Windy

14°F

-10°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed NW 31 G 47 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1012.8 mb)
Dewpoint -8°F (-22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-7°F (-22°C)
Last update 7 Feb 10:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Elsmere DE

Extreme Cold Warning until February 8, 12:00pm
High Wind Warning until February 8, 12:00am
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Extreme Cold Warning
High Wind Warning
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    Extreme Cold Warning until February 8, 12:00pm
    High Wind Warning until February 8, 12:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 14 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Blustery

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -12. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -12. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -3. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -10. Blustery, with a northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -12. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -12. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -3. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
A chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Elsmere DE
 39.76°N 75.6°W (Elev. 190 ft)
Last Update:
4:41 am EST Feb 7, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am EST Feb 7, 2026-6pm EST Feb 13, 2026
 
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