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Major Winter Storm to Dump Up to 14 Inches of Snow on Delaware This Weekend

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 3:45 AM

Delaware faces a major winter storm bringing 8-14 inches of snow and 40 mph wind gusts from Sunday morning through Monday evening.

A significant winter storm is bearing down on Delaware, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Winter Storm Warning for New Castle and Kent Counties from Sunday morning through Monday evening.

The storm is expected to bring heavy snowfall totaling 8 to 14 inches, with some areas potentially seeing even higher amounts. Snow could fall at rates exceeding 2 inches per hour at times, accompanied by wind gusts up to 40 mph that will create dangerous blowing and drifting conditions.

The storm begins Sunday at 10 AM and continues until 6 PM Monday, threatening to make both Monday morning and evening commutes extremely hazardous. Whiteout conditions are possible, and gusty winds could down tree branches across the region.

“Travel could be very difficult to impossible,” warns the National Weather Service Mount Holly office, which issued the warning early Saturday morning.

Residents are urged to avoid unnecessary travel during the storm. If you must venture out, keep emergency supplies in your vehicle including extra food, water, and a flashlight. For the latest road conditions, dial 511.

The Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 PM Monday. Stay with TV Delmarva for continuing coverage of this developing weather situation.

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