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Snow piles up in northern Delaware

Cars follow two DelDOT plows down Lancaster Pike in Greenville Wednesday.
Cars follow two DelDOT plows down Lancaster Pike in Greenville Wednesday.
Daniel Sato, The News Journal
People sled at Rockford Park during the heavy snowfall Wednesday afternoon.
People sled at Rockford Park during the heavy snowfall Wednesday afternoon.
Jerry Habraken, The News Journal
Heavy snow is slows traffic along Route 141.
Heavy snow is slows traffic along Route 141.
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Jayden Moser packs snow onto a rock during the heavy snowfall at Rockford Park Wednesday.
Jayden Moser packs snow onto a rock during the heavy snowfall at Rockford Park Wednesday.
Jerry Habraken, The News Journal
A DelDOT plow drives south on Lancaster Pike Wednesday.
A DelDOT plow drives south on Lancaster Pike Wednesday.
Daniel Sato, The News Journal
Motorists work to push cars out of the way on Lancaster Pike in Mill Creek Wednesday.
Motorists work to push cars out of the way on Lancaster Pike in Mill Creek Wednesday.
Daniel Sato, The News Journal
Cars navigate across Faulkland Road at Centre Road Wednesday near Greenville.
Cars navigate across Faulkland Road at Centre Road Wednesday near Greenville.
Daniel Sato, The News Journal
Heavy snow is slows traffic along Route 141.
Heavy snow is slows traffic along Route 141.
Suchat Pederson, The News Journal-USA TODAY NETWORK
Mailman Warren Savage delivers mail on North Franklin Street after the snowstorm stopped Wednesday afternoon in Wilmington. "I've worked at the port office for 5 years and they've never called us off, you'll get your mail," said Savage.
Mailman Warren Savage delivers mail on North Franklin Street after the snowstorm stopped Wednesday afternoon in Wilmington. "I've worked at the port office for 5 years and they've never called us off, you'll get your mail," said Savage.
Jerry Habraken, The News Journal
Snow falls in New Castle County Wednesday.
Snow falls in New Castle County Wednesday.
Daniel Sato, The News Journal
Six and a half inches have fallen as of 1:35 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, in Kennett Square, according to this ruler.
Six and a half inches have fallen as of 1:35 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, in Kennett Square, according to this ruler.
Jeff Neiburg
Cars make their way down 141 South Wednesday near Greenville.
Cars make their way down 141 South Wednesday near Greenville.
Daniel Sato, The News Journal
A car sits stuck on Lancaster Pike in Greenville Wednesday.
A car sits stuck on Lancaster Pike in Greenville Wednesday.
Daniel Sato, The News Journal
A car sits abandoned alongside Lancaster Pike.
A car sits abandoned alongside Lancaster Pike.
Daniel Sato, The News Journal
A car that looks to have spun out, rests along Lancaster Pike in Hockessin as traffic moves slowly by in the heavy snow.
A car that looks to have spun out, rests along Lancaster Pike in Hockessin as traffic moves slowly by in the heavy snow.
Suchat Pederson, The News Journal-USA TODAY NETWORK
A woman walks her dogs in Rodney Square as wintery snow continues to fall on northern Delaware.
A woman walks her dogs in Rodney Square as wintery snow continues to fall on northern Delaware.
Suchat Pederson, The News Journal-USA TODAY NETWORK
Drivers follow DelDOT trucks salting the northbound I-95 lanes near Baynard Stadium on Wednesday morning.
Drivers follow DelDOT trucks salting the northbound I-95 lanes near Baynard Stadium on Wednesday morning.
Jennifer Corbett/The News Journal
Heavy snow falls as cars make their way down 141 North in New Castle.
Heavy snow falls as cars make their way down 141 North in New Castle.
Daniel Sato, The News Journal
Snow begins to turn into slush as the temperature rises on North Franklin Street in Wilmington.
Snow begins to turn into slush as the temperature rises on North Franklin Street in Wilmington.
Jerry Habraken, The News Journal
A beachgoer takes photos on the beach at Rehoboth Beach.
A beachgoer takes photos on the beach at Rehoboth Beach.
Jason Minto, The News Journal
A woman crosses N. Market Street at Rodney Square in Wilmington as wintery snow continues to fall on northern Delaware.
A woman crosses N. Market Street at Rodney Square in Wilmington as wintery snow continues to fall on northern Delaware.
Suchat Pederson, The News Journal-USA TODAY NETWORK
A DelDOT plow clears snow along Churchmans Road in New Castle Wednesday.
A DelDOT plow clears snow along Churchmans Road in New Castle Wednesday.
Daniel Sato, The News Journal
Nor'easter storm waves at Rehoboth Beach.
Nor'easter storm waves at Rehoboth Beach.
Jason Minto, The News Journal
Snow blankets Battery Park in Old New Castle Wednesday.
Snow blankets Battery Park in Old New Castle Wednesday.
Daniel Sato, The News Journal
Few people were out and about in downtown Kennett Square, Pa. on late Wednesday morning.
Few people were out and about in downtown Kennett Square, Pa. on late Wednesday morning.
Jeff Neiburg/The News Journal
Traffic moves along a snow-covered I-95 in the southbound lanes near Baynard Stadium in Wilmington.
Traffic moves along a snow-covered I-95 in the southbound lanes near Baynard Stadium in Wilmington.
Jennifer Corbett/The News Journal
Snow falls in Delcastle Park Wednesday.
Snow falls in Delcastle Park Wednesday.
Daniel Sato/The News Journal
A woman takes shelter from the snow while walking down North Lincoln Street in Wilmington Wednesday morning.
A woman takes shelter from the snow while walking down North Lincoln Street in Wilmington Wednesday morning.
Jennifer Corbett/The News Journal
Snow falls over Rodney Square in Wilmington during weather fit for a cold-weather version of Caesar Rodney's ride as a winter storm moves in shortly after midnight Wednesday morning.
Snow falls over Rodney Square in Wilmington during weather fit for a cold-weather version of Caesar Rodney's ride as a winter storm moves in shortly after midnight Wednesday morning.
William Bretzger, The News Journal
A motorist drives through slushy roads along W. 18th Street on Wednesday morning.
A motorist drives through slushy roads along W. 18th Street on Wednesday morning.
Jennifer Corbett/The News Journal
Wilmington resident Mary Nardo goes cross-country skiing across Delcastle Park Wednesday.
Wilmington resident Mary Nardo goes cross-country skiing across Delcastle Park Wednesday.
Daniel Sato, The News Journal
Downtown Wilmington is coated in a layer of slush Wednesday morning.
Downtown Wilmington is coated in a layer of slush Wednesday morning.
Christina Jedra/The News Journal
A DelDOT truck clears snow from the northbound lanes of I-95 just north of Wilmington on Wednesday morning.
A DelDOT truck clears snow from the northbound lanes of I-95 just north of Wilmington on Wednesday morning.
Jennifer Corbett/The News Journal
Jaylitz James, left, and Yetzaliz Acevedo have a snowball fight with Jose Acevedo Wednesday afternoon on West 6th Street in Wilmington.
Jaylitz James, left, and Yetzaliz Acevedo have a snowball fight with Jose Acevedo Wednesday afternoon on West 6th Street in Wilmington.
Jerry Habraken, The News Journal
Wintery snow falls in Rodney Square in Wilmington.
Wintery snow falls in Rodney Square in Wilmington.
Suchat Pederson, The News Journal-USA TODAY NETWORK
Wilmington resident Mary Nardo goes cross-country skiing across Delcastle Park Wednesday.
Wilmington resident Mary Nardo goes cross-country skiing across Delcastle Park Wednesday.
Daniel Sato, The News Journal
A man clears off snow from a car along Shallcross Street in Wilmington Wednesday morning
A man clears off snow from a car along Shallcross Street in Wilmington Wednesday morning
Jennifer Corbett/The News Journal
Snow falling Wednesday morning at Battery Park in Old New Castle.
Snow falling Wednesday morning at Battery Park in Old New Castle.
Damian Giletto, The News Journal
A man clears snow from a car along Shallcross Street in Wilmington on Wednesday morning.
A man clears snow from a car along Shallcross Street in Wilmington on Wednesday morning.
Jennifer Corbett/The News Journal
A statue gets a fresh coat of snow in Trolley Square on Wednesday morning.
A statue gets a fresh coat of snow in Trolley Square on Wednesday morning.
Jennifer Corbett/The News Journal
A plow clears walking paths at Delcastle Park Wednesday morning.
A plow clears walking paths at Delcastle Park Wednesday morning.
Daniel Sato/The News Journal
Nor'easter storm waves at Rehoboth Beach.
Nor'easter storm waves at Rehoboth Beach.
Jason Minto, The News Journal
Snow falls on geese in a field at Delcastle Park Wednesday.
Snow falls on geese in a field at Delcastle Park Wednesday.
Daniel Sato/The News Journal
Snow falls in Delcastle Park Wednesday.
Snow falls in Delcastle Park Wednesday.
Daniel Sato, The News Journal
Wintery snow falls in Rodney Square in Wilmington.
Wintery snow falls in Rodney Square in Wilmington.
Suchat Pederson, The News Journal-USA TODAY NETWORK
A steady, wet snow falls on slush-covered roads Wednesday morning in  Millcreek. Few residents ventured outdoors to clean off driveways.
A steady, wet snow falls on slush-covered roads Wednesday morning in Millcreek. Few residents ventured outdoors to clean off driveways.
Patricia Talorico/The News Journal
Snow had fallen and already stuck by 8 a.m. in Kennett Square, Pa.
Snow had fallen and already stuck by 8 a.m. in Kennett Square, Pa.
Jeff Neiburg/The News Journal
I-95 gets a coating of snow as another winter storm moves into Northern Delaware shortly after midnight Wednesday morning.
I-95 gets a coating of snow as another winter storm moves into Northern Delaware shortly after midnight Wednesday morning.
William Bretzger, The News Journal
Downtown Wilmington begins to receive heavier snow as a winter storm moves in shortly after midnight Wednesday morning.
Downtown Wilmington begins to receive heavier snow as a winter storm moves in shortly after midnight Wednesday morning.
William Bretzger, The News Journal
Heavy wet snow is starting to stick to trees early Wednesday morning.
Heavy wet snow is starting to stick to trees early Wednesday morning.
Jennifer Corbett, The News Journal
A sidewalk on Washington Street at Wilmington Hospital is kept clear as snow begins to get heavy and collect shortly after midnight Wednesday morning.
A sidewalk on Washington Street at Wilmington Hospital is kept clear as snow begins to get heavy and collect shortly after midnight Wednesday morning.
William Bretzger, The News Journal
Few cars and pedestrians were out and about at the intersection State and Union streets in Kennett Square, Pa.
Few cars and pedestrians were out and about at the intersection State and Union streets in Kennett Square, Pa.
Jeff Neiburg/The News Journal
Wilmington city crews clear slushy snow at Rodney Square as wintery snow continues to fall on northern Delaware.
Wilmington city crews clear slushy snow at Rodney Square as wintery snow continues to fall on northern Delaware.
Suchat Pederson, The News Journal-USA TODAY NETWORK
Wintery snow falls in Rodney Square in Wilmington.
Wintery snow falls in Rodney Square in Wilmington.
Suchat Pederson, The News Journal-USA TODAY NETWORK
Sidewalks are cleared along Main Street in Newark, shortly after University of Delaware canceled classes on Wednesday.
Sidewalks are cleared along Main Street in Newark, shortly after University of Delaware canceled classes on Wednesday.
Jessica Bies/The News Journal
A beachgoer takes photos of the waves at Rehoboth Beach.
A beachgoer takes photos of the waves at Rehoboth Beach.
Jason Minto, The News Journal
Nor'easter storm waves at Rehoboth Beach.
Nor'easter storm waves at Rehoboth Beach.
Jason Minto, The News Journal
Nor'easter storm waves at Rehoboth Beach.
Nor'easter storm waves at Rehoboth Beach.
Jason Minto, The News Journal
Nor'easter storm waves at Rehoboth Beach.
Nor'easter storm waves at Rehoboth Beach.
Jason Minto, The News Journal
Nor'easter storm waves at Rehoboth Beach.
Nor'easter storm waves at Rehoboth Beach.
Jason Minto, The News Journal
A motorist in an SUV helps push a car through water on Airport Road in New Castle Wednesday.
A motorist in an SUV helps push a car through water on Airport Road in New Castle Wednesday.
Daniel Sato, The News Journal
A vehicle traveling E. 8th St. during heavy snow fall Wednesday, March 07, 2018, in Wilmington Delaware.
A vehicle traveling E. 8th St. during heavy snow fall Wednesday, March 07, 2018, in Wilmington Delaware.
Saquan Stimpson, SAQUAN STIMPSON/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS JOURNAL
Pedestrian traveling E. 8th St. during heavy snow fall Wednesday, March 07, 2018, in Wilmington Delaware.
Pedestrian traveling E. 8th St. during heavy snow fall Wednesday, March 07, 2018, in Wilmington Delaware.
Saquan Stimpson, SAQUAN STIMPSON/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS JOURNAL
Pedestrians wait for public transportation in front of the state building during heavy snow fall Wednesday, March 07, 2018, in Wilmington Delaware.
Pedestrians wait for public transportation in front of the state building during heavy snow fall Wednesday, March 07, 2018, in Wilmington Delaware.
Saquan Stimpson, SAQUAN STIMPSON/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS JOURNAL
Pedestrian seen traveling N. French St. during heavy snow fall Wednesday, March 07, 2018, in Wilmington Delaware.
Pedestrian seen traveling N. French St. during heavy snow fall Wednesday, March 07, 2018, in Wilmington Delaware.
Saquan Stimpson, SAQUAN STIMPSON/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS JOURNAL
Pedestrians traveling E. 12th St. during heavy snow fall Wednesday, March 07, 2018, in Wilmington Delaware.
Pedestrians traveling E. 12th St. during heavy snow fall Wednesday, March 07, 2018, in Wilmington Delaware.
Saquan Stimpson, SAQUAN STIMPSON/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS JOURNAL
Pedestrians traveling E. 11th St. during heavy snow fall Wednesday, March 07, 2018, in Wilmington Delaware.
Pedestrians traveling E. 11th St. during heavy snow fall Wednesday, March 07, 2018, in Wilmington Delaware.
Saquan Stimpson, SAQUAN STIMPSON/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS JOURNAL
Maintenance plowing the sidewalks of E. 8th St.during heavy snow fall Wednesday, March 07, 2018, in Wilmington Delaware.
Maintenance plowing the sidewalks of E. 8th St.during heavy snow fall Wednesday, March 07, 2018, in Wilmington Delaware.
Saquan Stimpson, SAQUAN STIMPSON/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS JOURNAL
Maintenance plowing the sidewalks of Market St. during heavy snow fall Wednesday, March 07, 2018, in Wilmington Delaware.
Maintenance plowing the sidewalks of Market St. during heavy snow fall Wednesday, March 07, 2018, in Wilmington Delaware.
SAQUAN STIMPSON/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS JOURNAL
City of Wilmington plowing E. 8th St. during heavy snow fall Wednesday, March 07, 2018, in Wilmington Delaware.
City of Wilmington plowing E. 8th St. during heavy snow fall Wednesday, March 07, 2018, in Wilmington Delaware.
SAQUAN STIMPSON/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS JOURNAL
Pedestrian walking Market Street during heavy snow fall Wednesday, March 07, 2018, in Wilmington Delaware.
Pedestrian walking Market Street during heavy snow fall Wednesday, March 07, 2018, in Wilmington Delaware.
SAQUAN STIMPSON/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS JOURNAL
Pedestrian walking Market Street during heavy snow fall Wednesday, March 07, 2018, in Wilmington Delaware.
Pedestrian walking Market Street during heavy snow fall Wednesday, March 07, 2018, in Wilmington Delaware.
SAQUAN STIMPSON/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS JOURNAL
FedEx personnel delivering packages on Market Street during heavy snow fall Wednesday, March 07, 2018, in Wilmington Delaware.
FedEx personnel delivering packages on Market Street during heavy snow fall Wednesday, March 07, 2018, in Wilmington Delaware.
SAQUAN STIMPSON/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS JOURNAL
Vehicles traveling Market Street during heavy snow fall Wednesday, March 07, 2018, in Wilmington Delaware.
Vehicles traveling Market Street during heavy snow fall Wednesday, March 07, 2018, in Wilmington Delaware.
SAQUAN STIMPSON/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS JOURNAL
Pedestrians cross Market Street during heavy snow fall Wednesday, March 07, 2018, in Wilmington Delaware.
Pedestrians cross Market Street during heavy snow fall Wednesday, March 07, 2018, in Wilmington Delaware.
SAQUAN STIMPSON/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS JOURNAL
Pedestrian walking Market Street during heavy snow fall Wednesday, March 07, 2018, in Wilmington Delaware.
Pedestrian walking Market Street during heavy snow fall Wednesday, March 07, 2018, in Wilmington Delaware.
SAQUAN STIMPSON/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS JOURNAL
Vehicles traveling route 13 N. during heavy snow fall Wednesday, March 07, 2018, in New Castle Delaware.
Vehicles traveling route 13 N. during heavy snow fall Wednesday, March 07, 2018, in New Castle Delaware.
SAQUAN STIMPSON/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS JOURNAL
Del dot plows clearing the roadways during heavy snow fall Wednesday, March 07, 2018, in Newark Delaware.
Del dot plows clearing the roadways during heavy snow fall Wednesday, March 07, 2018, in Newark Delaware.
SAQUAN STIMPSON/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS JOURNAL
Snow begins to turn into slush as the temperature rises on West 8th Street in Wilmington.
Snow begins to turn into slush as the temperature rises on West 8th Street in Wilmington.
Jerry Habraken, The News Journal