Blizzard Warning, Delaware

Severe

Another 2 to 4 inches of snow, gusts up to 45 mph. Plan on slippery road conditions.

Ended Monday, February 23, 2026.

Issued: Saturday, February 21, 3:27 in the morning
Expires: Monday, February 23, 6 in the evening
Updated: February 23, 2026

How much

Snow across the area: Another 2 to 4 inches
Wind gusts: Up to 45 mph

Map

This warning
Interstates
US highways

Alert area: National Weather Service. Borders and highways: U.S. Census Bureau. Lakes, rivers and other countries: Natural Earth. Open this area in OpenStreetMap

Details from the National Weather Service

What: Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
Where: Delaware Beaches and Inland Sussex Counties.
When: Until 6 in the evening this evening.
Impacts: Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Updates

Monday 1:42 in the afternoon
Cancelled by the National Weather Service. February 23, 2026
Monday 6:36 in the morning
Snow totals lowered from 4 to 10 inches to 2 to 4 inches. February 23, 2026
Monday 2:39 in the morning
Snow totals lowered from 8 to 12 inches to 4 to 10 inches. February 23, 2026
Sunday 9:41 at night
Snow totals lowered from 13 to 17 inches to 8 to 12 inches. February 22, 2026
Sunday 1:23 in the afternoon
Snow totals lowered from 12 to 20 inches to 13 to 17 inches. February 22, 2026
Sunday 6 in the morning
Area expanded. February 22, 2026
Sunday 2:56 in the morning
Area expanded. February 22, 2026
Saturday 1:54 in the afternoon
Snow totals raised from 6 to 12 inches to 14 to 20 inches. Area expanded. Now also replaces the Winter Storm Warning. February 21, 2026
Saturday 3:27 in the morning
Replaces the Winter Storm Watch. February 21, 2026