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.
Video: Plowable snow likely from Alberta Clipper (12-04-24)
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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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Alberta clipper making its way to New York and Mohawk Valley. How much snow will it bring?
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Alberta Clipper to bring lake-effect snow to NY; wind advisory issued in NYC
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Blizzard warnings issued as powerful winter storm to blast Northeast, mid-Atlantic with more snow, wind
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Strengthening Storm To Bring Bursts Of Snow, 50 MPH Wind Gusts, Power Outage Risk
A strengthening Alberta Clipper system will produce intense bursts of snow and strong winds with gusts up to 50 miles per ...
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What's an Alberta Clipper? Could Westchester, Rockland, Putnam feel the effects of it?
An Alberta Clipper is different from a Nor’easter, which the NWS said has continuously strong, northeasterly winds blowing in ...
Here’s an hour-by-hour timeline of the storm
The rain and snow are expected to really ramp up during the overnight hours, making for a slick morning commute.
What Is An Alberta Clipper?
Alberta clippers dive southward into the U.S. from the Canadian province of Alberta. They can cause problems for northern ...
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Snowfall Projections, Timing Updated For Storm Packed With Gusty Winds
A quick-moving Alberta Clipper system will bring the first widespread snowfall of the season to much of the region.Click here ...