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First snow of the season blankets Cape Region
The boats of Fisherman’s Wharf in Lewes always look nicer with a coat of snow. NICK ROTH PHOTO
December 5, 2025
Cape Region residents woke up to a light snow Dec. 5, as the first winter storm of the season made its way across Delaware.
A DelDOT plow passes by the wind turbine on Park Road in Lewes during the season’s first snow fall Dec. 5. The snow coated lawns, cars and some roads. BILL SHULL PHOTO
The snow makes these Christmas decorations on Savannah Road in Lewes look even more Christmasy. BILL SHULL PHOTO
Snow covers the historic St. Peter’s cemetery. BILL SHULL PHOTO
The historic house at Third and Market streets in Lewes looks nice in the snow. BILL SHULL PHOTO
The snow isn’t sticking to Savannah Road, looking east toward Second Street. BILL SHULL PHOTO
The decorations on the fountain in Zwaanendael Park receive a light dusting. BILL SHULL PHOTO
People still take their morning walks in the snow down the Lewes-to-Georgetown Trail. BILL SHULL PHOTO
Five Points looking east just as the snow starts to come down. BILL SHULL PHOTO
Snow falls on Second Street in Lewes just hours after the annual Merchants’ Hospitality Night. NICK ROTH PHOTO
Work must be done no matter the weather. NICK ROTH PHOTO
Morning walks are still a must in the snow. NICK ROTH PHOTO
Savannah Road in Lewes is wet, but the snow doesn’t stick. NICK ROTH PHTOTO
Fishing is an all-weather sport. NICK ROTH PHOTO
Christmas decorations look even better with a little snow. NICK ROTH PHOTO
It’s a bit too cold to sit on the dock by the canal or kayak in the water. NICK ROTH PHOTO
Snow falls of the University of Delaware’s Lewes campus. NICK ROTH PHOTO
Santa is a known Eagles fan. NICK ROTH PHOTO
DelDOT’s plows are out and about. NICK ROTH PHOTO
This Milton SUV is decorated for the season. NICK ROTH PHOTO
Dogs must be walked in all weather. NICK ROTH PHOTO
The Milton Garden Club’s contributions looks great with a little snow. NICK ROTH PHOTO
The Paisley Moon tree in the Milton Main Street display in Milton Theatre’s Quayside. NICK ROTH PHOTO
This snowman fits right in. NICK ROTH PHOTO
Rudolph is loving the weather in Milton. NICK ROTH PHOTO
This old truck gets a fresh coat of snow on Union Street in Milton. NICK ROTH PHOTO
Much to the dismay of students, school is in session Dec. 5. NICK ROTH PHOTO
Snow covers the Merry Christmas message at Shell We Golf on Route 1. NICK ROTH PHOTO
It’s probably not an ideal day to go mini golfing at Nick’s in the Walmart shopping center. NICK ROTH PHOTO
It doesn’t get much more winter than this. NICK ROTH PHOTO
Less than three weeks left until Christmas. NICK ROTH PHOTO
Rehoboth Beach mostly received rain or slushy snow. NICK ROTH PHOTO
The slides at Jungle Jim’s are probably slippery in this wintry weather. NICK ROTH PHOTO
Bill Shull has been covering Lewes for the Cape Gazette since 2023. He comes to the world of print journalism after 40 years in TV news. Bill has worked in his hometown of Philadelphia, as well as Atlanta and Washington, D.C. He came to Lewes in 2014 to help launch WRDE-TV. Bill served as WRDE’s news director for more than eight years, working in Lewes and Milton. He is a 1986 graduate of Penn State University. Bill is an avid aviation and wildlife photographer, and a big Penn State football, Eagles, Phillies and PGA Tour golf fan. Bill, his wife Jill and their rescue cat, Lucky, live in Rehoboth Beach.
