What Is the Alberta Clipper Storm Bringing Wintry Weather to the US?
Fast-moving storms from Canada are bringing snow, cold and gusty winds to the US—here's what you need to know.
Exactly what is an Alberta Clipper?
Alberta Clippers are quick-moving areas of low pressure that originate in the western Canadian province of Alberta, usually tapping some energy from the polar jet stream and sometimes a bit from the Pacific. The name “clipper” was coined in the 1960s and derives from the fast-moving sailing ships of the 19th century.
Alberta clipper making its way to New York and Mohawk Valley. How much snow will it bring?
An Alberta clipper is cutting its way through the northern United States and bringing a lot of snow to the Mohawk Valley.
Snow headed toward Massachusetts is called an Alberta clipper
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – The snow that will be impacting western Massachusetts Wednesday night is what meteorologists call an Alberta clipper. As snow is in the forecast for tonight into Thursday morning, this snow will not be from a coastal low-pressure system but from an Alberta clipper.
Alberta Clipper explained: What does the system bring?
An Alberta Clipper is a low pressure system that rapidly moves from western Canada, deriving its name from the Canadian Province of Alberta. It travels into the Northern Plains, the Midwest and the Great Lakes. An Alberta Clipper draws down cold Canadian air and typically brings snow, cold temperatures and strong winds.
Alberta Clipper expected to bring more winter weather as Great Lakes region digs out from storm
An Alberta Clipper system is forecasted to bring snow and cold weather to the Midwest and Northeast this week as folks in states surrounding the Great Lakes continue to clean up from last weekend's snowstorm.
Map Shows Where 'Alberta Clipper' Winter Storm Forecast to Hit 16 States
The Upper Midwest and Northeast will be hit next week with so-called "Alberta clipper" storms, which will bring quick-hitting snow bouts to 16 states.
John Wheeler: What is an Alberta Clipper, anyway?
The pattern usually involves a quick warmup followed by a dramatic temperature plunge, often accompanied by strong winds.
Alberta Clipper to bring snow to over a dozen states
A winter weather event known as an Alberta Clipper will descend from Canada later this week and roll across the northern tier, potentially bringing snow to more than a dozen states from the Dakotas to New England.
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What Is An Alberta Clipper?
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