Georgetown, Del. (10:30 a.m. Sun., Jan. 25, 2026): Bands of moderate snow continue to overspread Sussex County and the mid-Atlantic region this Sunday morning, with the first storm of the winter season continuing its march across much of the country, bringing with it a mixed bag of tricks that could spell travel troubles and power problems for locales in its path.
A winter storm warning remains in effect for Sussex County through 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26. So far, since the storm began in the overnight hours, a general swath of 2 to 4 inches of snow had fallen across most of Sussex County, with the potential for another 3 inches to fall today before an expected switch to a wintry mix and then rain, possibly heavy at times, before tapering off late Sunday night. While the forecasted transition to rain – thanks to the intrusion of warmer off the ocean – will keep snow totals down, it may not be enough to wash away much of the snow that has fallen, according to the National Weather Service. And, with extremely cold temperatures projected to follow the storm as it departs, any snow or slush that remains on surfaces could remain icy for days.
The State of Delaware’s Level 1 driving advisory for Sussex County remains in effect; the public should limit travel at this time, for their safety, as well as to allow DelDOT road crews and first responders to do their work related to the storm. Gusty winds are expected to follow the storm, and, with cold air keeping daytime temperatures below freezing, will heighten the chance for black ice on area roadways, possibly through much of the work week.
“So far, the storm is not posing too much of an issue, but all will depend on how much mixing we get through the day and into this evening. Just a thin layer of ice is enough to make roads treacherous and bring down trees and power lines,” Sussex County Emergency Manager/Deputy Director of Public Safety Timothy R. Cooper said. “This is why it’s best for the public to limit travel and heed any advisories.”
Sussex County Emergency Management continues to monitor this situation and is working closely with other local and State governmental agencies. Additional staff have been called in to the County’s Emergency Operations Center and paramedic stations to assist with any issues that may arise during and after the event. The County EOC remains on limited activation with key partners, including representatives from State agencies and major utilities, either on site or in contact.
For the latest list of road closures, visit the Delaware Department of Transportation website at www.deldot.gov. To view a map of power outages in Sussex County, visit Delmarva Power’s website at www.delmarva.com and the Delaware Electric Cooperative’s website at www.delaware.coop.
Stay tuned to local media, as well as the Sussex County website at www.sussexcountyde.gov. The public also should monitor the National Weather Service, at www.weather.gov/phi for the latest forecasts. Meantime, Sussex County offers a variety of social media outlets to relay the latest storm information. Please follow along on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SussexCountyDE and www.facebook.com/SussexCountyEmergencyManagement, and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/sussexde_govt and www.x.com/SussexCtyDE_EM. Updates will be issued as needed.
Delawareans in need of assistance during the storm can call 2-1-1 for non-emergency issues or concerns related to shelter, food, or medical care.
Sussex County reminds the public to only call 9-1-1 in an emergency. Members of the public who have questions regarding this information should contact Sussex County Emergency Management at (302) 856-7360.
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