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Saturday snow coats Delaware

Christmas decorations take on a frostier look along Mount Lebanon Road near Concord Pike Saturday.
Christmas decorations take on a frostier look along Mount Lebanon Road near Concord Pike Saturday.
William Bretzger, The News Journal
Shoppers at Concord Mall are undeterred by snow early Saturday afternoon,
Shoppers at Concord Mall are undeterred by snow early Saturday afternoon,
William Bretzger, The News Journal
A rhododendron bloom is dusted with snow in a Wilmington neighborhood late Saturday morning.
A rhododendron bloom is dusted with snow in a Wilmington neighborhood late Saturday morning.
Courtesy James Bretzger
A DelDOT plow salts Adams Dam Road around noon as snow hits Northern Delaware starting Saturday morning.
A DelDOT plow salts Adams Dam Road around noon as snow hits Northern Delaware starting Saturday morning.
William Bretzger, The News Journal
Snow falls in Delaware City.
Snow falls in Delaware City.
Jessica Bies Photo
A cross country skier takes to Brandywine Creek State Park as snow begins to drape the area Saturday morning.
A cross country skier takes to Brandywine Creek State Park as snow begins to drape the area Saturday morning.
William Bretzger, The News Journal
A plow-equipped pickup passes through the intersection Adams Dam Road and Thompsons Bridge Road as snow begins to drape the area Saturday morning.
A plow-equipped pickup passes through the intersection Adams Dam Road and Thompsons Bridge Road as snow begins to drape the area Saturday morning.
William Bretzger, The News Journal
The Admiral Samuel Du Pont monument in Wilmington's Rockford Park is dotted with snowflakes as snow begins to drape the area Saturday morning.
The Admiral Samuel Du Pont monument in Wilmington's Rockford Park is dotted with snowflakes as snow begins to drape the area Saturday morning.
William Bretzger, The News Journal
People walk through Brandywine Creek State Park as snow begins to drape the area Saturday morning.
People walk through Brandywine Creek State Park as snow begins to drape the area Saturday morning.
William Bretzger, The News Journal
Snow covers the landscape along Hudson Road in Milton.
Snow covers the landscape along Hudson Road in Milton.
Jason Minto, The News Journal
Michael Poniatowski of Baltimore, Md., takes a photo of the snow at Rehoboth Beach.
Michael Poniatowski of Baltimore, Md., takes a photo of the snow at Rehoboth Beach.
Jason Minto, The News Journal
A visitor walks on the snow covered boardwalk at Rehoboth Beach.
A visitor walks on the snow covered boardwalk at Rehoboth Beach.
Jason Minto, The News Journal
Visitors walk on the snow covered boardwalk at Rehoboth Beach.
Visitors walk on the snow covered boardwalk at Rehoboth Beach.
Jason Minto, The News Journal
Dogs play on the snow covered beach at Rehoboth Beach.
Dogs play on the snow covered beach at Rehoboth Beach.
Jason Minto, The News Journal
Snow covered bench on the boardwalk at Rehoboth Beach.
Snow covered bench on the boardwalk at Rehoboth Beach.
Jason Minto, The News Journal
Christmas trees covered in snow at Pine Hollow Christmas Tree Farm in Milton.
Christmas trees covered in snow at Pine Hollow Christmas Tree Farm in Milton.
Jason Minto, The News Journal
Snow covers the landscape along Hudson Road in Milton.
Snow covers the landscape along Hudson Road in Milton.
Jason Minto, The News Journal
Traffic along Delaware Route 1, north of Rehoboth, after snow fell in southern Delaware.
Traffic along Delaware Route 1, north of Rehoboth, after snow fell in southern Delaware.
Jason Minto, The News Journal
Union Street in Milton was quiet early Saturday morning, with few businesses open.
Union Street in Milton was quiet early Saturday morning, with few businesses open.
Staff Photo By Taylor Goebel
Placid waters and snow made holiday wreaths extra festive.
Placid waters and snow made holiday wreaths extra festive.
Staff Photo By Taylor Goebel
Few people ventured out from their cars on Union Street in Milton early Saturday morning.
Few people ventured out from their cars on Union Street in Milton early Saturday morning.
Staff Photo By Taylor Goebel
Snow dusts the ground in Milford on Saturday.
Snow dusts the ground in Milford on Saturday.
Scott Goss Photo
Milton firefighters prepare for the day on Dec. 9.
Milton firefighters prepare for the day on Dec. 9.
Staff Photo By Taylor Goebel
Broadkill River at Milton Memorial Park was calm early Saturday morning.
Broadkill River at Milton Memorial Park was calm early Saturday morning.
Staff Photo By Taylor Goebel
The famous Dogfish Head treehouse in Milton was hopped with snow early Saturday morning.
The famous Dogfish Head treehouse in Milton was hopped with snow early Saturday morning.
Staff Photo By Taylor Goebel
Broadkill River at Milton Memorial Park was calm early Saturday morning.
Broadkill River at Milton Memorial Park was calm early Saturday morning.
Staff Photo By Taylor Goebel
Frank Costanzo of Milton, Curtis Freberg of Long Neck, and Aaron Strausbaugh of Milton enjoyed their Saturday morning fishing ritual in the snow.
Frank Costanzo of Milton, Curtis Freberg of Long Neck, and Aaron Strausbaugh of Milton enjoyed their Saturday morning fishing ritual in the snow.
Staff Photo By Taylor Goebel
The Dogfish Head sign in Milton got an extra festive touch with snow early Saturday morning.
The Dogfish Head sign in Milton got an extra festive touch with snow early Saturday morning.
Staff Photo By Taylor Goebel
The nativity scene in Georgetown was blanketed in snow Saturday morning.
The nativity scene in Georgetown was blanketed in snow Saturday morning.
Staff Photo By Taylor Goebel
Early fishing goes on, snow or shine.
Early fishing goes on, snow or shine.
Staff Photo By Taylor Goebel
The Figueroa family enjoyed a snow fight in Georgetown on Saturday morning.
The Figueroa family enjoyed a snow fight in Georgetown on Saturday morning.
Staff Photo By Taylor Goebel
Georgetown was covered in a few inches of snow by early Saturday, Dec. 9.
Georgetown was covered in a few inches of snow by early Saturday, Dec. 9.
Staff Photo By Taylor Goebel
Few businesses were open in Georgetown early Saturday morning, Dec. 9.
Few businesses were open in Georgetown early Saturday morning, Dec. 9.
Staff Photo By Taylor Goebel
The Figueroa family enjoyed a snow fight in Georgetown on Saturday morning.
The Figueroa family enjoyed a snow fight in Georgetown on Saturday morning.
Staff Photo By Taylor Goebel
Christmas trees covered in snow at Pine Hollow Christmas Tree Farm in Milton.
Christmas trees covered in snow at Pine Hollow Christmas Tree Farm in Milton.
Jason Minto, The News Journal
Traffic along Delaware Route 1, north of Rehoboth, after snow fell in southern Delaware.
Traffic along Delaware Route 1, north of Rehoboth, after snow fell in southern Delaware.
Jason Minto, The News Journal
Wilmington's first snow of the year arrived Saturday morning. These photos were taken about three hours apart. Pictured here are flags hung outside homes in Wilmington.
Wilmington's first snow of the year arrived Saturday morning. These photos were taken about three hours apart. Pictured here are flags hung outside homes in Wilmington.
Adam Duvernay/The News Journal
Wilmington's first snow of the year arrived Saturday morning. These photos were taken about three hours apart. Pictured here is the statue of Caesar Rodney in Rodney Square.
Wilmington's first snow of the year arrived Saturday morning. These photos were taken about three hours apart. Pictured here is the statue of Caesar Rodney in Rodney Square.
Adam Duvernay/The News Journal
Wilmington's first snow of the year arrived Saturday morning. These photos were taken about three hours apart. Pictured here is a home on Baynard Boulevard.
Wilmington's first snow of the year arrived Saturday morning. These photos were taken about three hours apart. Pictured here is a home on Baynard Boulevard.
Adam Duvernay/The News Journal
Wilmington's first snow of the year arrived Saturday morning. These photos were taken about three hours apart. Pictured here is a monument in Brandywine Park.
Wilmington's first snow of the year arrived Saturday morning. These photos were taken about three hours apart. Pictured here is a monument in Brandywine Park.
Adam Duvernay
Wilmington's first snow of the year arrived Saturday morning. These photos were taken about three hours apart. Pictured here is a church on Concord Pike.
Wilmington's first snow of the year arrived Saturday morning. These photos were taken about three hours apart. Pictured here is a church on Concord Pike.
Adam Duvernay/ The News Journal
Wilmington's first snow of the year arrived Saturday morning. These photos were taken about three hours apart. Pictured here is the Christmas Tree in Rodney Square.
Wilmington's first snow of the year arrived Saturday morning. These photos were taken about three hours apart. Pictured here is the Christmas Tree in Rodney Square.
Adam Duvernay