From Nor'easters to clippers: Winter storm types explained
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From Canada to the Gulf of Mexico, winter storms are often classified by their point of origin. We explore the tracks of these systems and how they are named.
Breakdown
- Winter storms are classified by their point of origin.
- Miller type A storms start in the Gulf of Mexico and move up the east coast. 5s
- Miller type B storms originate in the central U.S. and move through the Midwest to the northeast. 10s
- Alberta Clippers originate in Canada and sweep across the Great Lakes and Midwest. 19s
- These storm types can bring snow to the east coast, including the northeast and New England. 28s