Winter Storm Warning Issued for New Castle and Kent Counties; Up to 14 Inches of Snow Expected

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, NJ, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for New Castle and Kent Counties. The warning is officially in effect from 10:00 AM EST Sunday, February 22, through 6:00 PM EST Monday, February 23.

Affected Areas

This alert covers the following geographic regions in Delaware:

• New Castle County
• Kent County

What You Should Do

Residents are urged to prepare for hazardous travel conditions. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions in your state, call 5-1-1. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches, so use caution near trees.

Expected Conditions

Heavy snow is expected throughout the region, with total snow accumulations forecast between 8 and 14 inches. Locally higher snowfall amounts are possible. Snowfall rates could exceed 2 inches per hour at times. Additionally, winds are expected to gust as high as 40 mph. These winds, combined with the heavy snow, could lead to blowing and drifting snow, significantly reducing visibility and potentially creating whiteout conditions.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning begins at 10:00 AM EST on Sunday, February 22. The most significant impacts, including difficult to impossible travel, are expected to affect both the Monday morning and Monday evening commutes. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 6:00 PM EST on Monday, February 23.