Delaware residents are beginning to receive an idea of what they are in for this weekend as the National Weather Service forecast gets more specific.
The afternoon forecast on Thursday, Jan. 22 is providing more details about the storm that should start impacting the First State on Saturday, Jan. 24.
How much snow is Delaware going to receive?
⚠️❄️🧊 Our initial snowfall forecast for the weekend winter storm is for a widespread 8-18″. Mixing will likely reduce totals near and SE of I-95. Precip falling mainly late Saturday night through early Monday morning. A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect for the entire region. pic.twitter.com/Nk9Fzr0Di5
— NWS Mount Holly (@NWS_MountHolly) January 22, 2026
The National Weather Service is predicting a range from 8 to 18 inches depending on where you live in the state. New Castle County and Kent County should receive between 12 to 18 inches of snow. Sussex County should receive between 8 to 12 inches of snow. The totals could be depressed near and south of Interstate 95 because there could be a mixing of sleet and ice.
The first snow total forecast from the National Weather Service called for the following:
- Wilmington: 14.3 inches
- Dover: 13.4 inches
- Bethany Beach: 10.5 inches
One thing to remember – these forecasts can change quickly as the front moves.
What advisories have been issued for Delaware?
Delaware is under a cold weather advisory and a winter weather watch…