Delaware residents should keep the shovels ready because the First State is in for another big snowstorm.
According to AccuWeather.com, the entire state is forecasted to receive snow from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning.
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How much snow will fall in Delaware?
According to AccuWeather’s Wintercast, the snowfall will depend on which county you live in, with New Castle and Sussex expected to see the most snow. Here’s the forecast.
New Castle County: The snowstorm will start around 3 p.m. Wednesday and run until noon on Thursday. The county is expected to receive around 4 to 8 inches of snow.
Kent County: The snowstorm should hit around 5 p.m. Tuesday and run until noon on Thursday, dropping around 2 to 4 inches of snow in the area.
Sussex County: The snowstorm will hit the county at 1 p.m. Wednesday and run until noon on Thursday. Like most snowstorms this year, Sussex County is expected to get the worst of it. AccuWeather is predicting 6 to 10 inches of snow.
How to drive in snow
If you have to go out, here are some winter driving tips from AAA:
- Reduce speed. Ice and snow decrease your traction with the road so slow down.
- Increase following distances. Instead of the traditional two seconds, increase it to five to six seconds. Remember, it takes longer to stop on snowy roads.
- Don’t use cruise control.
- Keep half a tank of gas in your car.
- Keep your phone charged in case of an emergency.
- Keep an emergency kit in your car.
