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BLIZZARD WARNING: Historic Storm to Dump Up to 19 Inches on Sussex County

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 3:03 AM

Sussex County faces a potentially historic blizzard with up to 19 inches of snow and 55 mph winds expected through Monday evening.

A potentially historic winter storm is bearing down on Delmarva, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Blizzard Warning for Sussex County and Delaware’s beaches through Monday evening. The warning, which takes effect at 1 PM today and runs until 6 PM Monday, calls for 12 to 19 inches of snow with wind gusts up to 55 mph creating dangerous blizzard conditions. Snow rates could exceed 2 inches per hour during the storm’s peak tonight. “This is going to be a crippling snowfall event,” meteorologists warn, with record-breaking accumulations possible across inland Sussex and coastal Delaware. The storm will begin as mixed precipitation this afternoon before changing to all snow by evening. The most severe conditions are expected overnight, gradually tapering off Monday during the day. However, hazardous travel conditions will persist through both Monday morning and evening commutes. Officials are urging residents to restrict travel to emergencies only. Strong winds may cause tree damage and scattered power outages throughout the region. If you must travel, keep a winter survival kit in your vehicle and stay with your car if stranded. For road conditions, dial 5-1-1. The Blizzard Warning expires Monday at 6 PM.

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