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Snow pours down on coastal Sussex
Storm quickly covers roads, sidewalks
No shovel, no problem for Tim Gregg, who made his own to clean off the parking lot of his business in Rehoboth Beach Feb. 22. BILL SHULL PHOTO
February 22, 2026
A winter storm Feb. 22 has already dumped a few inches of snow on locations in the Cape Region. The snow is expected to continue through the night.
Many businesses are closing early. Cape Henlopen School District has canceled school for Monday, Feb. 23.
Snow and shorts do mix for some people. The snow was coming down fast, keeping people in Rehoboth Beach busy clearing off their cars. BILL SHULL PHOTO
This group from the Poconos in Pennsylvania said they’re used to snow, but that it’s different at the beach. Shown (l-r) are Erica Howanitz, Michael Sciabica, Michelle Sciabica and Isabella Sciaabica. Isabella is a bride-to-be and is here to pick out a wedding dress. BILL SHULL PHOTO
Snowfall creates a pretty winter scene on Lake Drive along Silver Lake. BILL SHULL PHOTO
Driving on Hebron Road in Rehoboth Beach was slick Feb. 22, as streets quickly became snow-covered. BILL SHULL PHOTO
White was the dominant color at the Rusty Rudder in Dewey Beach. BILL SHULL PHOTO
Rehoboth Beach crews put down salt on Rehoboth Avenue, trying to keep up with the steady snow. BILL SHULL PHOTO
A quick stop to see snow on the beach didn’t even require a jacket for these people. BILL SHULL PHOTO
Soon enough there will be nonstop traffic heading south to the area’s beaches on the Route 16 overpass. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
The evergreen-lined driveway of Pepper’s Greenhouses. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
A few folks on Valley Road in Milton get an early jump on shoveling. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Instead of bringing carts to cars, these folks have someone go get the car for them. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
The snow hides the size of Beebe Primary Care Milton off Route 16. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
The new water tower in Milton is progressing. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
These little birds are hard at work getting as much food as they can before the snow covers everything up. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Federal Street in Milton. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
A snow-covered and deserted Rehoboth Beach boardwalk on Sunday afternoon. BILL SHULL PHOTO
Rehoboth Avenue was blanketed in snow, but people were driving through, as evidenced by the tire tracks.BILL SHULL PHOTO
A snow is heavy and wet, weighing down trees. BILL SHULL PHOTO
