The first major snow storm of the year for Delmarva is expected to hit tonight.
There will be winter storm watch for Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester and Dorchester counties beginning at 6 p.m. and running through tomorrow night.
The Salisbury Daily Times reports that forecasters expect from 3 to 6 inches of snow.
In the Virginia counties of Accomack and Northampton accumulation is expected to be up to 5 inches.
Turning to Delaware Sussex County and the state beaches are expected to get from 4 to 6 inches of snow.
Also expect strong winds and subzero wind chills by Thursday night.
Meanwhile, the J. Millard Tawes is breaking 4 to 5 inches of ice around Smith Island for school transportation, mail and commercial fishing.
Don’t expect the highs to get much above 30 degrees.
