02/06/2026
Now is the time to secure things outdoors. Good time to be sure your downspout is unblocked, too. Please don't play on ladders in the ice. We're available for repairs as weather and safety allow. Stay warm!
This weekend will feel as cold as you can think of. With the current snow pack on the ground, the windchills will cut through even the most puffy jacket made of Gore-Tex (Seinfeld Reference). This weekend will challenge a lot of records. The graphic shows the wind chills on Saturday afternoon: -6 New Castle; -6 Dover; -2 Georgetown
🥶 **COLD WEATHER ALERT — SATURDAY AFTERNOON** 🥶
**Wind Chills Will Be the Bigger Story**
🥶 WIND CHILL ALERT — SATURDAY AFTERNOON 🥶
Cold + Wind = Dangerous Conditions
This graphic shows wind chill temperatures, not actual air temperatures.
That’s what your body (and your pets) will feel.
Cold air + wind will combine to produce **dangerously cold wind chills** Saturday afternoon. This is not just uncomfortable — it can become **unsafe** with prolonged exposure.
# # # 🔑 **KEY #1 — FEELS-LIKE TEMPS**
🌬️❄️ Gusty winds will drive wind chills **well below actual temperatures**
🧊 Skin can lose heat quickly, even during short outdoor activities
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# # # 🔑 **KEY #2 — PEOPLE**
🧥 Layer up (hat, gloves, face coverage)
⏱️ Limit time outdoors
🚫 Avoid unnecessary exposure, especially for kids and older adults
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# # # 🔑 **KEY #3 — PETS**
🐶🐱 **Bring pets inside**
🐾 Cold ground can damage paws
🚫 Do **not** assume fur is enough protection
If it’s too cold for you to stand outside comfortably, it’s too cold for them.
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# # # 🔑 **KEY #4 — WIND = THE PROBLEM**
💨 The wind strips heat fast
🥶 Frostbite risk increases when skin is exposed
⚠️ This isn’t about snow — it’s about **cold stress**
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# # # 🧠 **DWG BOTTOM LINE**
Saturday afternoon will **feel much colder than the thermometer says**.
Plan ahead, dress smart, protect pets, and **don’t underestimate wind chills**.
📊 **Data over Drama.**
