Will Delaware get snow after Christmas? Here’s how messy it might get

So far, Delaware may have avoided a white Christmas, and that’s expected to continue through the night.

But that doesn’t mean it’ll stay that way on Boxing Day (December 26), unless the little wonder can continue to swing and weave against nature like Floyd Mayweather.

The National Weather Service is predicting a chance of snow across the state after the holidays.

Here’s a look at Delaware’s weather forecast for Dec. 25-28, according to the National Weather Service.

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New Castle County Forecast: The day is expected to be partly sunny with a high of 49 degrees. At night, the weather is generally clear and the minimum temperature approaches 24 degrees.

Kent County: The day is expected to be partly sunny with a high near 48 degrees. At night, the weather is generally clear with a minimum around 25 degrees.

Sussex County: It is cloudy with a high of around 49 degrees. At night, the weather is generally cloudy and will become clear with highs near 25 degrees.

Delaware Forecast: Will it snow December 26-28?

New Castle County Forecast: On December 26, snow is “likely” after 1 p.m., changing to snow and sleet after 4 p.m., with temperatures peaking near 33 degrees. There is a 70% chance of precipitation. New snow, slush and snow will produce a total of less than 1 inch. At night, there is freezing rain, snow, and sleet before 1 a.m., followed by freezing rain and snow after 4 p.m. Sleet can become thick at times with a minimum temperature near 30 degrees. There is a 100% chance of precipitation. The new ice is expected to be less than 0.1 inch.

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On December 27, a chance of snow is expected before 4 p.m., followed by a small chance of rain with a maximum temperature near 38 degrees. Little to no snow is expected to stick. At night, the forecast is mostly cloudy with highs around 26 degrees.

On December 28, there will be a chance of rain after 1 p.m. It will be mostly cloudy with a peak around 41 degrees. There is a 40% chance of rain. At night there is a 70% chance of rain with a minimum temperature of around 36 degrees.

Kent County: On December 26, snow is expected after 1 p.m., followed by a mix of sleet and snow after 4 p.m. with a peak of 36 degrees. There is a 60% chance of precipitation. New snow and slush will produce a total of less than half an inch. At night there will be sleet between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m., with rain after 1 a.m. and a low near 33 degrees. There is a 100% chance of precipitation. New snow and sleet should total less than an inch.

On December 27, there is a chance of rain before 4 p.m., followed by a slight chance of snow and rain. It’s expected to be cloudy with a high around 41 and a 30% chance of precipitation. At night it is mostly cloudy with a low near 29 degrees.

On December 28, the day has a 30% chance of rain after 1 p.m. and a low of around 38 degrees. At night there is a 60% chance of rain, mainly after 1 a.m., with a low around 38 degrees.

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Sussex County: On December 26, there will be a chance of snow after 1 p.m., and it will mix with rain after 4 p.m., with a peak near 38 degrees. There is a 50% chance of precipitation and new snow totals will produce less than half an inch. At night, rain and snow will change to rain after 10 p.m., with a low of around 37 degrees. There is a 100% chance of precipitation and new snowmelt is expected to total less than half an inch.

On December 27, there is a 30% chance of precipitation with a high near 45 degrees. At night, the weather is generally cloudy with highs around 34 degrees.

On December 28, the weather is mostly cloudy with a maximum temperature near 46 degrees. At night, there is a 50% chance of rain, with a low near 40 degrees.

What should your winter driving emergency kit include?

Whether it’s a bag or box in the back or trunk of your car, you should have a kit for winter driving. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, which is no stranger to heavy snow, your kit should include:

• Blankets or sleeping bags

• Extra hats, warm socks, gloves/mittens

• Flashlight with extra batteries

• Jumper cables and windshield brush/scraper

• Drinking water and high-calorie, non-perishable foods (trail mix, energy/protein bars)

• Sand or kitty litter to sprinkle around your tires for added traction in case you get stuck

• Cell phone adapter/charger

Although it’s not included in the kit, it’s also essential to have a charged cell phone in the car and a phone charger on hand when traveling in winter.

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This article was originally published in the Delaware News Journal: Will it snow in Delaware this weekend?