Blizzard Warning Issued for Sussex County and Delaware Beaches; Heavy Snow and High Winds Expected
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Blizzard Warning is in effect for southern Delaware from Sunday afternoon through Monday evening, with up to 12 inches of snow and 55 mph wind gusts forecast.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Southern Delaware
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Mount Holly NJ
Winter notices differ by expected impact and timing. The original notice carries the forecast window and any travel guidance for the named area.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southern Delaware.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, NJ, has issued a Blizzard Warning for southern Delaware. The alert is effective from 1:00 PM EST Sunday, February 22, until 6:00 PM EST Monday, February 23.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions:
- Inland Sussex County
- Delaware Beaches
What You Should Do
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, ensure you have a winter survival kit with you in your vehicle. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest road conditions in Delaware, residents can call 511.
Expected Conditions
Blizzard conditions are expected to create hazardous environments across the region:
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches are expected. Locally higher amounts are possible.
- Wind Speeds: Winds are forecast to gust as high as 55 mph.
- Snowfall Rates: Snow may fall at rates exceeding 2 inches per hour.
- Visibility and Drifting: Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility, and significant drifting of snow is possible.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions are expected to impact both the Monday morning and evening commutes. Additionally, strong winds could cause tree damage.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning begins at 1:00 PM EST on Sunday, February 22. The warning is currently scheduled to remain in effect until 6:00 PM EST on Monday, February 23.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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