Blizzard Warning Issued for Delmarva; Milford Braces for 7-12 Inches, snow fall reports vary!

Milford and the rest of Sussex County are expected to see significant snowfall, with hazardous travel conditions developing through Sunday night and into Monday.

MILFORD, Del. — A blizzard warning has been issued for all of Delmarva as a powerful coastal storm moves through the region, bringing heavy snow, strong winds and the threat of coastal flooding.

Milford and the rest of Sussex County are expected to see significant snowfall, with hazardous travel conditions developing through Sunday night and into Monday.

How Much Snow for Milford?

According to the latest forecast:

MSN’s national forecast is projecting Snowfall Today (Sunday): 6-7 inches
About 6.02 inches is projected to fall today, beginning as rain before changing to snow, with heavy snow developing later this afternoon and overnight.

Additional Snow Tonight into Monday: ~0.6 inches
Light additional accumulation is possible into early Monday.

➡️ Storm Total: ~6–7 inches for Milford

However, the National Weather Service also projects between 3-7 inches for Milford. The national weather maps on most television stations are reporting Sussex County totals could reach 8 to 12 inches, depending on the storm’s coastal track.

⚠️ Blizzard Warning Across Delmarva

The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for all of Delmarva, including Sussex County.

Impacts may include:

Heavy snowfall
Strong, gusty winds
Blowing and drifting snow
Near-zero visibility at times
Hazardous and potentially impassable roads

Travel is expected to become dangerous, especially overnight.

🌊 Coastal Flood Warning Issued

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) reports a Coastal Flood Warning is in effect for:

Kent County
Inland Sussex County
Delaware beaches

The warning runs 3 p.m. Sunday through 5 a.m. Monday.

Officials warn that coastal flooding may compound road hazards in low-lying areas.

🏛️ State of Emergency in Delaware

Gov. Matt Meyer has declared a State of Emergency, effective 12:01 a.m. Sunday, allowing the state to coordinate emergency response and deploy resources.

DEMA also announced that the State Emergency Operations Center will activate at 5 p.m. Sunday to coordinate with state and local partners.

Officials are urging residents to stay off the roads during the height of the storm.

🗣️ Sussex County Officials Urge Preparedness

“This storm’s effects look very significant, but Sussex County has already had some practice with winter weather this season, so the public should be in a preparedness and readiness frame of mind,” said Sussex County Director of Public Safety Robert W. Murray Jr. “Preparation before an event, not at the height of it, is the key to protecting life and property.”

Residents are advised to:

Keep vehicles off designated Snow Emergency Routes
Stock emergency supplies, including food, water, and medications
Charge electronic devices
Check on elderly neighbors

🏙️ Regional Emergency Declarations

Several municipalities across Delmarva have issued emergency declarations:

Salisbury declared a weather-related state of emergency effective 8 p.m. Sunday.
Easton declared a snow emergency starting 5 p.m. Sunday, activating designated snow emergency routes.
Rehoboth Beach announced an emergency route declaration beginning 9 p.m. Sunday, prohibiting parking on Rehoboth Avenue, Bayard Avenue, and State Road until snow removal operations conclude.

🏫 School and Event Status

As of Sunday morning at 9:00:

Milford School District has not yet announced a closure or delay for Monday. Decisions are typically made between 4 a.m. and 5:15 a.m.
No Milford-specific cancellations have been formally posted.

Updates are expected early Monday morning.

At this time, Bayhealth and the Milford Wellness Village are reporting no changes in service; all staff will report to maintain care during the storm.

🕒 What to Expect Next

Sunday Afternoon: Snow intensifies.
Sunday Night: Heaviest snowfall and strongest winds.
Monday Morning: Snow tapers, but blowing and drifting continue.

Officials continue to stress: avoid unnecessary travel and prepare now — before the storm reaches peak intensity.

This story will be updated as conditions change.