nor'easter
Regional
- Meaning
- A powerful East Coast storm with northeasterly coastal winds.
- Type
- Regionalism
- Used in
- New England, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Boston, New England, New York, New JerseySource: NOAA National Weather Service
What does “nor'easter” mean
A strong low-pressure system affecting the Mid-Atlantic and New England. It typically moves northeastward along the East Coast and can bring heavy rain or snow, gale-force winds, rough seas, coastal flooding, and erosion. The name refers to the northeasterly winds over coastal areas. “The nor’easter shut down trains from New York to Boston.”
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