Blizzard Warning Issued for New Castle County

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, NJ, has issued a Blizzard Warning for New Castle County. This alert is in response to a potentially historic winter storm expected to impact the region with heavy, crippling snowfall and blizzard conditions.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers New Castle County in Delaware.

What You Should Do

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, ensure you have a winter survival kit with you. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle. Residents can obtain the latest road conditions by calling 511.

Expected Conditions

• Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations between 15 and 20 inches are expected. Snowfall rates could exceed 2 inches per hour, with record-breaking totals possible.
• Wind: Winds are forecast to gust as high as 45 mph.
• Visibility: Blowing snow is expected to significantly reduce visibility, creating blizzard conditions.
• Impacts: Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds may bring down tree branches and result in isolated power outages. Significant drifting of snow is also possible.

Timeline

The Blizzard Warning is effective from 10:00 AM EST today, February 22, until 6:00 PM EST Monday, February 23. Precipitation is expected to change to all snow this afternoon and evening, with the most severe conditions occurring tonight. Snow will gradually taper off during the daytime on Monday, though hazardous conditions will impact both the Monday morning and evening commutes.