How does snow melt when temperatures are still below freezing?
Even with air temperatures below freezing, snow and ice can still melt. Here’s why warm sun, ground heat and humidity matter more than the thermometer number.
Even with air temperatures below freezing, snow and ice can still melt. Here’s why warm sun, ground heat and humidity matter more than the thermometer number.
How much snow fell on Sunday? Totals for Philadelphia, New Jersey, Delaware so far
Several inches of snow fell on Sunday across the Delaware Valley region, and observations from the National Weather Service are showing totals across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Several inches of snow fell on Sunday across the Delaware Valley region, and observations from the National Weather Service are showing totals across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
LIVE | Winter storm live updates: How much is it going to snow and when?
The latest briefing from the National Weather Service outlines the timing, snowfall potential and travel impacts as a major winter storm approaches the Philadelphia region.
The latest briefing from the National Weather Service outlines the timing, snowfall potential and travel impacts as a major winter storm approaches the Philadelphia region.
Winter storm warning: When, how much snow expected for PA, NJ and DE?
A significant winter storm is affecting the region this weekend, with heavy snow, icy conditions and dangerous cold expected across eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware as conditions intensify through the day and into tonight.
A significant winter storm is affecting the region this weekend, with heavy snow, icy conditions and dangerous cold expected across eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware as conditions intensify through the day and into tonight.
Pedestrian killed in New Castle crash; driver cited for DUI, state police say
A pedestrian was killed Friday evening in New Castle after being struck by a pickup truck on South Dupont Highway. State police say alcohol may have been a factor.
A pedestrian was killed Friday evening in New Castle after being struck by a pickup truck on South Dupont Highway. State police say alcohol may have been a factor.
Mayor John Carney declares state of emergency as Wilmington braces for storm
Mayor John Carney has issued a State of Emergency for Wilmington as a winter storm is forecast to hit the region this weekend.
Mayor John Carney has issued a State of Emergency for Wilmington as a winter storm is forecast to hit the region this weekend.
Your pre-snow (or ice) storm shopping list for Philadelphia, New Jersey, Delaware
Roughly 150 million Americans are under winter weather watches or warnings for extreme cold as a potentially catastrophic ice storm will stretch from New Mexico to the Carolinas.
Roughly 150 million Americans are under winter weather watches or warnings for extreme cold as a potentially catastrophic ice storm will stretch from New Mexico to the Carolinas.
What a winter weather 'state of emergency means' — and what it actually does
A state of emergency is often declared ahead of major winter storms. This explainer breaks down what it does, how it helps officials prepare and what it means for the public.
A state of emergency is often declared ahead of major winter storms. This explainer breaks down what it does, how it helps officials prepare and what it means for the public.
2026 Pennsylvania, NJ, Delaware SNAP benefit amounts: Here’s how much families can receive
SNAP benefit amounts for 2026 vary by household size and income. This article explains the maximum monthly benefits and how payments are calculated.
SNAP benefit amounts for 2026 vary by household size and income. This article explains the maximum monthly benefits and how payments are calculated.
Funeral of Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew T. 'Ty' Snook: How to watch, traffic impacts
Funeral services are being held Monday for Delaware State Police Corporal Matthew “Ty" Snook, the trooper killed in the line of duty at a Wilmington DMV last month, with officials urging the public to plan ahead if attending or to watch from afar due to expected traffic disruptions.
Funeral services are being held Monday for Delaware State Police Corporal Matthew “Ty" Snook, the trooper killed in the line of duty at a Wilmington DMV last month, with officials urging the public to plan ahead if attending or to watch from afar due to expected traffic disruptions.
Wife of Jill Biden’s ex-husband dies after domestic dispute call: reports
Police in Delaware are investigating the death of a 64-year-old woman who was found unresponsive during a domestic dispute call on Sunday.
Police in Delaware are investigating the death of a 64-year-old woman who was found unresponsive during a domestic dispute call on Sunday.
Funeral arrangements announced for Delaware trooper killed in DMV shooting
Funeral arrangements have been announced for a Delaware State Police Corporal who was killed in an ambush shooting at a DMV the day before Christmas Eve.
Funeral arrangements have been announced for a Delaware State Police Corporal who was killed in an ambush shooting at a DMV the day before Christmas Eve.
Police identify suspect in Delaware DMV shooting
Police said the shooter walked up to a Delaware State Police trooper from behind before shooting him.
Police said the shooter walked up to a Delaware State Police trooper from behind before shooting him.
Man charged with murdering Delaware woman on Christmas Eve
Dario Griner was charged with first-degree murder and possession of a deadly weapon.
Dario Griner was charged with first-degree murder and possession of a deadly weapon.
Delaware State trooper killed in DMV shooting identified
Corporal Grade One Matthew "Ty" Snook was a 10-year veteran of the department. He is survived by his wife and their one-year-old daughter.
Corporal Grade One Matthew "Ty" Snook was a 10-year veteran of the department. He is survived by his wife and their one-year-old daughter.
Trooper, suspected shooter killed after active shooting incident at Delaware DMV: officials
An active shooting incident at a DMV office in Wilmington, Delaware left a state trooper and gunman dead Tuesday.
An active shooting incident at a DMV office in Wilmington, Delaware left a state trooper and gunman dead Tuesday.
Two teens arrested after walking away from detention center, stealing vehicle in Delaware
Two teenagers are back in custody after walking away from a detention center and allegedly stealing a vehicle in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
Two teenagers are back in custody after walking away from a detention center and allegedly stealing a vehicle in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
Camden-Wyoming crash claims life of 84-year-old man
On Saturday, a fatal crash on Westville Road claimed the life of an 84-year-old man from Camden-Wyoming.
On Saturday, a fatal crash on Westville Road claimed the life of an 84-year-old man from Camden-Wyoming.
These new, notable Delaware laws take effect (or expand) in 2026
The new year is two weeks away, and come 2026, several laws will begin to go into effect, or they'll expand, in the state of Delaware.
The new year is two weeks away, and come 2026, several laws will begin to go into effect, or they'll expand, in the state of Delaware.
Snow expected tonight across Philadelphia, New Jersey, Delaware: Forecast, totals, alerts
A winter storm will bring snow to the Philadelphia region tonight, followed by a blast of dangerous cold lasting through early next week, according to the National Weather Service.
A winter storm will bring snow to the Philadelphia region tonight, followed by a blast of dangerous cold lasting through early next week, according to the National Weather Service.