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.
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.
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.
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.
What is an Alberta Clipper? Explaining the low pressure system bringing snow to Vermont, New York
Meteorologist Matt DiLoreto explains what an Alberta Clipper is and where the name originated. A relative of Vladimir Putin has accidentally let slip secret Kremlin data that reveals Russia’s losses in its war in Ukraine.
Why is this storm called an "Alberta Clipper"?
There are a few creative names meteorologists use to denote snow storms that originate in central Canada. FOX Weather Meteorologist Haley Meier shows some of those names and their origin.
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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.
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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 to bring lake-effect snow to N.Y.; wind advisory issued in NYC
Alberta Clipper winds are expected to bring “intense snow squalls” followed by “heavy lake-effect snow” to parts of the Northeast, as a wind advisory will remain in effect in New York City until late ...
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 ...
Mass. weather: Arctic blast, 6 inches of snow expected Wednesday night
A new storm spread out from Montana to Maine is expected to bring rain and snow to almost all of Massachusetts on Wednesday ...
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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 ...
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 ...