Delaware Snow Day Calculator
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Instant snow day predictions for schools across Delaware
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Delaware Snow Day Forecast Results
Delaware ZIP Code Coverage
Northern Delaware - Wilmington Area
Central and Southern Delaware
New Castle County Area
For accurate Delaware Snow Day Calculator predictions, please note that northern regions typically receive more snowfall than southern areas
Delaware Snow Statistics & Information
Geographic Features
- •Delaware Bay
- •Atlantic Coast
- •Brandywine Creek
- •Great Cypress Swamp
- •Cape Henlopen
Snow Statistics
Annual Average Snowfall
13 inches
Snow Days per Year
10 days
School Information
Average Snow Days
4 days/year
School Districts
19
Delaware Historical Snow Events
Record-breaking snowstorm in Wilmington
2010-02-06Snowfall: 25.8 inches
State of emergency declared, schools closed for days
Major winter storm affects entire state
2016-01-23Snowfall: 16 inches
Multiple days of school closures
Late season nor'easter
2018-03-21Snowfall: 12 inches
Widespread school closures and coastal flooding
Delaware Snow Facts
Delaware is the second-smallest state but has distinct snow patterns between north and south
The state's northern region can receive twice as much snow as the southern region
Delaware's position makes it vulnerable to both coastal storms and nor'easters
The state's record snowfall occurred during the 2010 'Snowmageddon' storm
Delaware was the first state to ratify the Constitution but among the last to establish a state-wide snow day policy
Wilmington typically receives more snow than Dover due to its higher elevation
The state's small size allows for coordinated snow response between districts
Delaware Bay's influence can turn snow to rain along the coast