What Is Nor'easter?
A strong storm that moves up the U.S. East Coast with winds from the northeast, bringing heavy snow or rain, coastal flooding, and beach erosion. In technical terms: An extratropical cyclone that develops or intensifies along the U.S.
Also called: Northeaster
Nor'easter In Plain English
A strong storm that moves up the U.S. East Coast with winds from the northeast, bringing heavy snow or rain, coastal flooding, and beach erosion.
The Technical Definition
An extratropical cyclone that develops or intensifies along the U.S. East Coast, often through baroclinic and diabatic processes over the Gulf Stream, producing persistent onshore northeasterly winds ahead of the low.
Lessons That Use Nor'easter
- Lake-Effect Snow And Nor'easters Unit 11: Winter Weather
