Sussex County government offices opening 2 hours late Friday, Feb. 20, 2015

Sussex County government offices will open two hours late Friday, Feb. 20, 2015, due to icy road conditions.

Conditions on many roads, including primary routes, throughout the county deteriorated Thursday afternoon and evening as strong winds blew snow from fields and clear areas back onto travel lanes. Motorists are encouraged to slow down and allow extra stopping distance as Delaware Department of Transportation crews work through the evening hours to clear snow and ice.

Meantime, potentially record low temperatures approaching 0 degrees by Friday morning could result in frostbite on exposed skin. The public is urged to take appropriate precautions if spending any amount of time outdoors.