City of Wilmington Rescinds State of Emergency After Winter Storm

Published on February 04, 2026

A snowy Thalian Hall with City Operations Update text over it

Updated Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 4 p.m.

The City of Wilmington rescinded the state of emergency declaration(PDF, 1MB) following last week's historic winter storm.

Updated: Monday Feb. 2, at 2 p.m.

All City offices and facilities will reopen to the public on Tuesday, Feb. 3. 

The Sherridale Morgan Fitness Center will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3.

Recycling and Trash Services will operate on a regular schedule on Tuesday, Feb. 3.

Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway has now fully reopened to traffic.

 

Updated: Sunday, Feb. 1 at 12 p.m.

Due to the large amount of snow and winter weather overnight, along with ongoing freezing temperatures, Skyline Center will be closed on Monday. All Parks facilities, including golf courses, will be closed as well. All Parks programming for Monday is canceled. 

A couple of reminders: Monday trash and recycling collection has been moved to Wednesday. Also City Council's agenda briefing on Monday has been canceled.

City crews are working hard to clear roads and first responders continue to respond to emergencies where needed, prioritizing safety across the community. Residents are encouraged to stay off the roads unless travel is necessary. Also, as a reminder, MLK Jr. Parkway, from Third Street to North Kerr Avenue, remains closed to traffic.

Updated: Saturday, Jan. 31 at 6:50 p.m.

Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway is now closed between Third Street and North Kerr Avenue due to icy conditions. Seek alternate routes. 

Updated: Friday, Jan. 30 at 5 p.m.

The City of Wilmington has declared a state of emergency due to the pending winter storm. Read the proclamation here(PDF, 3MB). Forecasted snowfall amounts will exceed available resources to clear neighborhood streets. Residents are strongly encouraged to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary. With continued low temperatures expected into next week, roads may remain impassable for an extended period. Please plan ahead and avoid parking on streets where possible to allow crews to operate safely and efficiently. Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation as crews focus on keeping primary routes passable.

Operational Updates Due to Weather: 

  • Monday’s agenda briefing scheduled for Feb. 2 has been canceled
  • Monday’s budget work session has been postponed. Date TBD
  • All Parks and Rec facilities will be closed and programming is canceled Saturday through Monday. Please do not sled on City golf courses or at Riverfront Park, as it could damage the grass.
  • Skyline Center will be closed Sunday and operate on a two-hour delay Monday, opening at 10 a.m.
  • Monday trash and recycling routes will be collected on Wednesday
  • Wave Transit will not operate service Saturday, January 31 or Sunday, February 1. The closure impacts all services, including fixed-route bus, paratransit, and RideMICRO, and facilities. Service may be suspended past the weekend. Information about service for Monday, February 2 will be published by Wave prior to Sunday evening. 

For real-time weather updates and traffic alerts, or additional storm resources, residents can visit:

 

Updated: Thursday, Jan. 29 at 6:05 p.m.

The City of Wilmington is actively monitoring forecasted conditions for the winter storm expected this weekend. The National Weather Service is predicting bitterly cold temperatures, dangerous wind chill values, and significant snowfall across the Wilmington area.

Residents are encouraged to stay informed by viewing the latest National Weather Service briefing.

Current City Operations Updates:

  • The Skyline Center and all Parks facilities will be closed to the public on Sunday, Feb. 1.

  • Recycling and Trash Services: Routes normally collected on Monday, Feb. 2, will be serviced on Wednesday, Feb. 4.

  • City crews began pre-treating City-maintained roads with brine on Thursday in anticipation of wintry conditions.

Safety Reminders:

  • Residents are strongly encouraged to limit travel this weekend to reduce the risk of accidents and allow crews to work safely.

  • If travel is necessary, drive slowly, allow extra stopping distance, and watch for icy conditions—especially on bridges and shaded roads.

  • Protect people, pets, and pipes: Bring pets indoors, check on neighbors who may need assistance, and allow faucets to drip to help prevent frozen pipes.

  • Use heating sources safely and never run generators, grills, or propane heaters indoors to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.

  • Keep emergency supplies on hand, including food, water, medications, flashlights, and batteries.

The City will continue to provide updates as conditions change.

 

 

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