Wilmington, DE – Chilly nights and patchy frost will bring a taste of late-autumn cold to Wilmington and northern Delaware this weekend before sunshine sends temperatures climbing toward 70 degrees Monday, Oct. 26. The National Weather Service expects overnight lows near 37 degrees Friday and Saturday, with frost possible during the early morning hours. The colder conditions could affect sensitive outdoor plants across New Castle County, while a gradual daytime warmup will offer residents more comfortable weather heading into the new workweek.
According to the National Weather Service forecast for Wilmington, patchy frost is expected after 4 a.m. Saturday, followed by another opportunity for frost after 3 a.m. Sunday. Temperatures are forecast to fall near 37 degrees on both nights, despite afternoon highs remaining in the lower 60s. By Monday, temperatures could reach approximately 70 degrees under sunny skies, making it the warmest day in the available forecast.
Frost Potential Continues Through Sunday Morning Friday, Oct. 23, will feature sunshine and a high near 63 degrees, with northeast winds of 10 to 15 mph. Mostly clear skies are expected Friday night as temperatures fall toward 37 degrees. Northeast winds around 5 mph will accompany the colder conditions, with patchy frost possible after 4 a.m. Saturday…