Delaware is under a Winter Storm Warning on Monday and with heavy snow predicted to hit, the big question is what to do while you’re stuck at home.
While sitting in front of a fire with a hot beverage may sound good to some adults, many children would start whining about the awful chores they’ve been assigned since Dec. 26, “I’m booooorrrrred!”
To avoid those painful sounds, here are some activities for parents and children.
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How much snow will Delaware get?
According to the National Weather Service, there’s the potential to see 1 inch per hour. Here are the snow projections for the state:
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New Castle County: 4-8 inches
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Sussex County: 6-10 inches
Sledding in Delaware
Grab your toboggan, oil up the runners on your sled or grab a coaster sled like Clark Grizwald in “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” and head for the hills, no matter how small the elevation.
Here’s a quick list of great places to go sledding in Delaware.
One place you shouldn’t sled is the Delaware Dunes. The dunes contain fragile wildlife habitat and protect the beaches and the communities they border.
Building a snow fort
There will be mounds of snow built up from shoveling and snow plows. This gives children and adults the perfect opportunity to build up the best fort to make sure snow marauders won’t take over your home.
It’s best to avoid tunnels and igloos because of the potential for collapsing, but an open fort is safe and a key element for our next activity.
Snowball fights
You have your defense system – the fort – which means you have an advantage over those people who refused to prepare for battle. Call a few friends up and have a neighborhood snowball fight.
Safety tip: Avoid headshots and using iceballs. Sure, it gives you a tactical superiority, but we’re not looking for anyone to get hurt − just have a lot of fun.
Snow sculptures
Snowmen are nice, but snow monsters are fun to create when there’s enough snow.
Sure, you could make a snowman, there’s nothing wrong with being traditional. However, expand your imagination and create an army of soldiers. You could create snow dinosaurs and have your own Jurassic Park. You could recreate Stonehenge or the idols on Easter Island. You could create a snow sculpture of Saquon Barkley’s backward hurdle.
If those are a little above your abilities, there are always snow monsters that will protect your home.
How to dress for cold weather
Dressing for cold weather
Before you go outside, you need to dress for the weather.
According to the National Weather Service, wear several layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing. Remove layers to avoid sweating and chill. Outer garments should be tightly woven, water-repellent and hooded.
Wear a hat because much of your body heat can be lost from your head. Cover your mouth to protect your lungs from extreme cold. Mittens, snug at the wrist, are better than gloves. Try to stay dry and out of the wind.
This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Delaware winter storm: How to have fun in the snow