The First State is coping with a major winter storm sweeping across the state.
A winter storm warning is in effect and the updated National Weather Service forecast is calling for snow today, followed a changeover to a wintry mix. That changeover to sleet is already being seen in Kent and New Castle Counties, while Sussex County is also seeing a changeover to rain
As of 12:45 this afternoon, the state has largely seen between 3 and 6 inches reported in the Middletown area, Smyrna, Glasgow and some spots in North Wilmington/Brandywine Hundred.
Delaware is under a state of emergency and there is a Level II driving restriction in New Castle and Kent Counties. That limits travel to emergency workers, public utilities, health care providers, snow removal operations, food and fuel deliveries, and those with approved waivers.
A Level I driving restriction remains in Sussex County. That discourages people from driving unless they have a significant safety, health or business reason to do so.
DelDOT plows are working up and down the state, but roads, including main arteries, such as I-95 and Route 1, remain snow and slush covered, particularly in Kent and New Castle Counties.
Once the storm leaves, bitterly cold temperatures will follow with lows in the teens for the rest of the week and highs not rising above freezing.
