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Wilmington
The William “Hicks” Anderson Community Center has reached full capacity at this time. Howard High School – located at 401 East 12th Street – is open as a reception center.
Please report any emergencies to 911. Travel is limited to emergency personnel, health care providers, and others with approved waivers. Please stay off of roadways.
Visit wilmingtonde.gov to view the Wilmington plow tracker. Thank you to the men and women of the Division of Public Works’ Operation Division for plowing and salting our streets and to all essential personnel responding to the storm.
Georgetown
At 7:00 PM today, January 25, 2026, the Town of Georgetown will lift all parking restrictions along designated snow emergency routes.
Residents and visitors are urged to use caution, as there may still be some slippery road conditions due to the extreme cold temperatures.
Residents with questions about snow emergency routes can contact the Town Offices at (302) 856-7391.
Georgetown Parking Restrictions Lifted at 7:00 PM, Sunday, January 25, 2026 Georgetown – At 7:00 PM
In addition the Town of Georgetown just announced that Georgetown Town Offices Closed on Monday, January 26, 2026
Georgetown – In anticipation of extreme cold temperatures and potentially hazardous icy conditions, Town of Georgetown offices will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026 and also de Sussex County government offices.
The scheduled Town Council Meeting for Monday, January 26, 2026, evening at 7:00 PM is also cancelled. Agenda items will be added to the February 9, 2026, Town Council Meeting.
Please continue to monitor the Town of Georgetown’s website, social media platforms, and local media for any pertinent updates, which will be posted as warranted.
Sussex County government offices will be CLOSED on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, due to today’s winter weather and the icy conditions expected to follow overnight and into tomorrow. Additionally, the Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for Monday night is postponed; items on the agenda will be rescheduled to a later date(s).
The 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.
Courts
At the direction of the Chief Justice, due to inclement weather, all State of Delaware court facilities – with the exception of the 24-hour Justice of the Peace Courts – will be closed Monday Jan. 26, 2026.
Hospitals
Beebe: Monday Delayed Openings.There will be delayed openings across outpatient services on Monday morning to allow for any additional snow and ice removal.
Opening at 10 a.m.: Primary and Specialty Care, Walk-In, Lab, Imaging, Physical Rehab, Oncology Services, Wound Care, and Cape Pharmacy.
Appointments can be converted to virtual as clinically appropriate.
No delay: Emergency departments and scheduled surgical procedures and cardiac catheterizations for Beebe Outpatient Surgery Center, Specialty Surgical Hospital, and the Lewes Campus will continue as planned unless a patient reschedules. Care teams are contacting patients to confirm appointments and procedures.
State of Delaware Offices
State of Delaware offices in all three counties will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, during the regular business hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Non-essential employees are not to report to work for this period. Essential employees designated for severe weather are to report as scheduled.
Schools
CAPE HENLOPEN SCHOOL DISTRICT: Cape Henlopen School District will be closed tomorrow due the wintry mix conditions and the freezing temperatures predicted overnight making travel unsafe for much of the day tomorrow. In order to keep everyone safe, The Cape Henlopen School District will be closed tomorrow, January 26, 2026. I hope you were able to enjoy the snow this morning …be careful and stay warm!
COLONIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT: All school will be closed Monday, January 25th.
For the most up to date information on school cancellations, closings and other school-related issues, please visit http://www.colonialschooldistrict.org/newsroom/weather-updates/
INDIAN RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT: Due to inclement weather, all Indian RIver School District schools will be closed on Monday, January 26. Students are not required to participate in remote learning activities. Administrators and 12-month support specialists should work remotely. School custodians will receive instructions from their chiefs. All other employees should not report to work. Please be reminded that high school exams will begin on the next in-person school day for students. Additionally, the Board of Education meeting on Monday evening will now be held virtually. Links to the live stream will be posted on the district website on Monday morning.
Due to the State of Emergency, Monday evening’s Indian River School District Board of Education regular monthly meeting will be held virtually at approximately 7:00 p.m. Those wishing to attend virtually can access the live stream links at irsd.net.
LAKE FOREST SCHOOL DISTRICT: All Lake Forest Schools and Offices are closed Monday, January 26 2026.
LAS AMERICAS ASPIRA ACADEMY: Las Americas Aspira Academy will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026 due to inclement weather.
DELMAR SCHOOL DISTRICT: Due to inclement weather all Delmar Public Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26th.
LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT: Due to inclement weather all Laurel schools are closed on Monday, January 26, 2026.
CAESAR RODNEY SCHOOL DISTRICT: Due to inclement weather, all Caesar Rodney Schools will be CLOSED January 26, 2026.
CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT: Due to ongoing snowfall and anticipated weather conditions, all schools and offices in the Christina School District will be closed on Monday, January 26. Additionally, Preschool Programs, Adult Education, Continuing Education Classes, and Distance Learning sessions are canceled for the day.
MILFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT: Due to current weather conditions, the Milford School District will be closed for all students and non-essential employees tomorrow, January 26, 2026. All non-essential employees should reference the District’s School Closure Outline for further instructions. All essential employees should report as directed. Please be advised that the January School Board public meeting scheduled for tomorrow night is canceled as well.
SMYRNA SCHOOL DISTRICT: All Smyrna School District schools and offices are closed due to anticipated weather conditions on Monday, January 26, 2026.
SUSSEX TECHNICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT: On Monday, January 26, Sussex Technical High School will operate on a Remote Day schedule.
Students should log in to their classes during their assigned Zoom sessions with their teachers. Zoom links for all courses, along with any additional classroom materials, can be found on Schoology. The remote day schedule is attached to this email.
12 month staff may use liberal leave and should check with your immediate supervisor for questions.
SUSSEX ACADEMY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES: Sussex Academy will be closed, January 25, 2026, due to weather conditions. Thank you for your continued support of the Sussex Academy.
Universities
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE: The University of Delaware has updated operations for Monday, Jan. 26th. The University has suspended operations for its Newark campus. Only essential personnel should report to work Monday, as scheduled. Non-essential employees do not report to campus. Critical services for students who are on campus will continue to be provided. See more information at this link.
SEPTA
Due to deteriorating conditions, SEPTA suspended all bus and Regional Rail service at 2 p.m. today. These services will remain suspended through the end of the service day and will not resume until we can ensure safe conditions for customers and employees.
SEPTA expects significant service disruptions to continue into Monday’s service day. Regional Rail, Bus, Access Paratransit and Metro Routes T & G (city trolleys), which were all suspended Sunday afternoon, will be gradually restored on Monday as conditions allow. Once service is operating, Regional Rail will follow a Saturday schedule and Bus and Metro will follow a Monday schedule.
The Market-Frankford (L), Broad Street (B), Suburban Trolleys (D) and the Norristown High Speed Line (M) have continued operating throughout the day on Sunday. Customers should expect delays, trip cancellations and longer travel times on these services for Monday. SEPTA continues to recommend customers utilize the L and the B during extreme weather events.
Please check SEPTA’s website for full storm travel details at https://wwww.septa.org/news/weather/. Realtime travel updates will be posted on www.septa.org and on the SEPTA APP.
Algo de Maryland:
SOMERSET COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT WEATHER CLOSURE
Westover, MD – Due to inclement weather, the Somerset County Health Department will be
closed Monday, January 26, 2026.
- Medical transportation appointments will be rescheduled.
- Clinic appointments will be rescheduled.
Normal operations are expected to resume Tuesday, January 27, 2026, weather permitting.
COLD WEATHER SHELTER AT BENNETT CLOSED
UPDATED – WARMING CENTER OPEN
WHO: Wicomico County Health Dept./Department of Social Services/Wicomico Co. Emergency Services
WHAT: Residents can go to the warming center while our area is experiencing extremely low temperatures. Please bring snacks and medication.
WHEN: Monday January 26th, Tuesday January 27th, and Wednesday January 28th
8:00AM-4:00PM
WHERE: Wicomico Civic Center
500 Glen Ave.
Salisbury, MD 21804
WARMING CENTER OPENS MONDAY JANUARY 26th
The emergency shelter at James M. Bennett High School is now CLOSED, due to low attendance, that person was transported to HALO. Anyone needing shelter today please go to HALO 119 South Boulevard, Salisbury, MD 21804. A Warming Center will OPEN tomorrow January 26th 8am-4pm at Wicomico Civic Center, 500 Glen Ave, Salisbury. Residents will need to bring their own food, beverages, and medications.
Wicomico County will have extremely cold temperatures through this week. Please remember these winter weather tips:
Stay home if possible
Don’t park on streets, to allow plows easy access to clear roadways
When shoveling take breaks and wear plenty of layers, gloves and cover head, ears, and the lower part of your face to avoid frostbite
Prepare for power outages: charge cell phones ahead of the storm, have plenty of non-perishable food and water for a few days, batteries for flashlights
Listen to local radio or television news regularly
Rooms where a space heater is used should be well ventilated, with the interior door left open. Place heaters at least three feet away from furniture, draperies, and other objects. Be sure to turn off and unplug the heater before leaving the room or going to bed.
For additional information about cold weather shelters in Wicomico County, call 211. For more information on cold weather tips, visit the Wicomico County Health Department’s website at www.wicomicohealth.org and follow@WicomicoHealth on Facebook and Instagram for regular updates.
