Winter Weather — Kent, Delaware

2016-01-17 · Kent, Delaware

Event narrative

Snow began during the late morning hours on January 17th and ended by late afternoon. When the snow ended, 2.0 inches was reported near Milford, 1.0 near Felton, and 0.8 near Camden. Three automobile accidents were reported as a result of slippery roads, one with injuries.

Wider weather episode

Low pressure off the southeast U.S. Coast strengthened as it quickly tracked out to sea just south of the area on January 17th. The precipitation shield associated with this low reached into the Delmarva, with one to three inches reported across Delaware, with the higher amounts in the south. Slippery roads were reported, with some resultant accidents, one with injuries.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 608183. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.