What Is the Alberta Clipper Storm and Where is it Heading?
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.
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?
Ask the Weather Authority Team: What is an Alberta Clipper and how does it impact Maine?
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More snow, bitter cold to slam Northeast and Midwest in fast-moving clipper storm
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Snowfall totals across western Massachusetts from Sunday’s clipper
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Areas in western Massachusetts woke up Sunday with several inches of snow. The overnight clipper ...
Clipper to swipe New England with quick burst of snow
A fast-moving clipper will swing across New England this weekend, causing some disruptions to travel along with a quick burst ...
Clipper system to pass through New England on Saturday
Saturday afternoon will feature chilly and mostly dry conditions with clouds on the increase as an Alberta Clipper approaches ...
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Clipper brings widespread Saturday snowfall to southern Ontario
Snow squalls continued through the day Friday as the coldest air of the season washed over southern Ontario. Toronto didn’t ...
New England faces quick-hit snow showers with next clipper system tonight. Here’s what to expect and when.
This system will not be nearly as impactful but can be disruptive to some degree, especially across Northern New England.
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 ...
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Clipper Magazine Stadium hosts annual Christmas Tree Lane event
The Lancaster Stormers are holding their fifth annual Christmas Tree Lane event. It will run from Dec. 6 through Dec. 23. The ...