Significant Winter Storm Set to Impact the Delmarva Region Tuesday into Wednesday

Another winter storm is set to impact the region as we move into Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing a mix of heavy snow, ice, and rain across the Delmarva Peninsula. Snow and wintry precipitation will begin Tuesday afternoon and continue through Wednesday morning,…

Wintry Mix Threatens Central and Northern Delmarva Again with Ice Accretion and Slick Travel This Weekend

A complex winter weather system is set to impact portions of central and northern Delmarva, bringing a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain as temperatures hover near the freezing mark towards early Saturday afternoon. This system will create hazardous travel conditions,…

Potential Winter Storm Threat Looming Early Next Week

Just when it seemed like winter might be winding down, another round of winter weather is on the horizon. After a brief break from bitter cold and snow, forecast models indicate that winter storm threats will return next week, affecting the Midwest,…

Freezing Drizzle Threat Wednesday Night into Thursday Morning for Central and Northern Delmarva

A period of freezing drizzle is expected to develop across central and northern Delmarva Wednesday night, bringing the potential for hazardous travel conditions before precipitation transitions to plain rain by Thursday morning. The greatest threat for icy conditions will be across northern…

Major Changes Ahead: Stratospheric Polar Vortex Split Could Bring An Active Winter Pattern Back to the U.S. Mid Month

As we head into mid-February, significant changes are brewing in the upper atmosphere that could have major implications for winter weather across the United States. The stratospheric polar vortex, a large-scale circulation of frigid air in the upper levels of the atmosphere,…

Delaware Lawmakers Demand Answers Over Surging Energy Bills From Delmarva Power

Dover, DE – A sharp rise in energy bills across Delaware has prompted state lawmakers to call for an investigation into the cause of the sudden spike. In a letter addressed to Acting Public Advocate Ruth Ann Price on January 30, members…

Some Beneficial Rain Arriving Tonight: Drought Conditions Continue To Worsen

A much-needed round of rainfall is set to arrive across the Delmarva Peninsula late tonight, providing a temporary break from the dry conditions that have persisted for months. A warm front will lift through the region after midnight, bringing light to moderate…

Windy Conditions Moving In For Wednesday: Powerful New England Storm System

Winds are beginning to intensify along the shoreline as a cold front steadily progresses through the region over the next several hours. Current observations indicate wind gusts already reaching up to 40 mph in some areas, with conditions expected to worsen as…

Rain Chances Increase Later In The Week: Drought Conditions Worsen Here On Delmarva

More rain is in the forecast as we approach the weekend, but unfortunately, it is unlikely to significantly alleviate the ongoing drought conditions. Although several snowfall events have occurred this winter—including the major storm on January 5-6—these have not contributed meaningfully to…

One Of The Coldest January Thus Far In The Last 30-40 Years.

As we examine the climate data for January, we have observed some significant trends. So far this month, average temperatures in our region have consistently been 7 to 9 degrees colder than normal. While this cold weather is not unprecedented, all of…