Delaware residents continued to dig out Sunday after a weekend nor’easter dropped almost 10 inches of snow on Sussex County, but only about 4 inches in northern Delaware.
Even with a warming trend on the way, it will take another day or so before life returns to normal in the worst-hit areas.
Both Indian River and Woodbridge school districts in Sussex County have announced the closure of their schools on Monday due to road conditions and weather.
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As of Sunday morning, all weather-related driving restrictions had been lifted across the state. Gov. John Carney lifted the state of emergency at 6 p.m. Saturday but kept a driving warning in Kent and Sussex counties until 8 a.m. Sunday.
Following the cancellation of all outpatient services Saturday, Beebe Healthcare will resume normal business operations Monday.
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The city of Rehoboth Beach announced the lifting of the snow emergency and parking ban on Bayard, Rehoboth, and State Road as of 5 p.m. Sunday. On Monday, Rehoboth Beach City Hall offices are expected to be open and regular trash pick up will also take place as scheduled, the city announced Sunday.
Southern Delaware Facebook groups were bustling with activity following the storm Sunday as some residents advertised their snow plowing services while others asked for recommendations.
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Snow first began Friday night and continued into Saturday afternoon, shuttering businesses and coating residents across the state. Sussex County saw the highest amount of snow Saturday with Stockley recording 9.3 inches and Dagsboro seeing 9.1 inches.
Dover saw the most snow in Kent County with 8.4 inches while New Castle County only saw between 2-4 inches of snow.
Temperatures remained below freezing on Sunday, but will gradually warm throughout the week.
The forecast calls for high temperatures hovering in the high 30s and 40s throughout the week with rain showers expected on Thursday.
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