Mon Feb 17 11:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Delaware to Face Windy, Rainy Weekend, High Wind Watch Issued

**Dover, DE** – Delawareans can expect a weekend of rain and strong winds, with a brief period of light snow possible in northern New Castle County on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). While the storm system will bring mostly rain across the state, localized flooding is possible, though flash flooding is not anticipated.

Temperatures will be mild, potentially reaching the 60s on Sunday. However, a tight pressure gradient will generate strong gusts of 40 to 60 mph from Sunday through Monday afternoon, prompting a high-wind watch for the entire state. These strong winds could lead to power outages.

Following the windy period, a cold high-pressure system will settle in, bringing the possibility of patchy icy spots, particularly on untreated roads, late Sunday night into Monday. High temperatures on Monday are forecast to be in the 30s.

While a significant snowstorm is possible later next week, NWS meteorologist Michael Silva stated that it’s too early to provide specific details. The weekend’s weather will primarily consist of rain, with the potential for a trace to a quarter-inch of snow in the northernmost areas of the state before transitioning entirely to rain.

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