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Sports Team, Ship Name or Winter Storm? What Is an Alberta Clipper?
A punishing storm has much of the U.S. bracing for severe winter weather. So what is an Alberta Clipper? And what should those in its path be expecting?
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.
What is an Alberta Clipper? Explaining the storm and what it means
As a fast-moving system is expected to bring some plowable snow to Vermont, Northern New York and much of New England this week, many might be wondering what an Alberta Clipper is. We break down what this term means and where it comes from.
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: The weather phenomenon that will bring snow to 16 states this week
At least 16 states are under alert for the arrival of a snow storm system called the “Alberta Clipper”. More on this weather system and the affected areas.
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.
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' winter storm forecast to hit 16 states
A series of fast-moving winter storms, known as Alberta Clippers, will sweep across the Upper Midwest and Northeast next week.
Alberta Clipper to bring lake-effect snow to NY; wind advisory issued in NYC
An Arctic cold front will bring intense snow squalls, strong winds and heavy lake-effect snow to parts of the Northeast, ...
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Winter Blast
An Alberta Clipper will usher in much colder air for Thursday & Friday. Winds will gust over 40 mph tonight into Thursday ...
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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 ...
Northern New England is on track to see second snowstorm in a week
Large portions of the northern states are under a winter weather advisory while winter storm warnings have been issued for ...
ALERT DAY: Bitter wind chills, snow will arrive Wednesday evening, into Thursday | WTOL 11 Weather
The greatest impact will be Thursday morning, when slippery spots may slow the morning commute and the temperature may feel ...
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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 ...
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Significant Storm Could Be Coming After Snowmaking System This Week: Here's Projected Timing
A snowmaking Alberta Clipper system that will sweep across the Northeast in just days could be followed by a more significant ...