Nor’easter: The Storm That Shapes East Coast Winters
• Nor’easters are powerful East Coast storms formed by clashing cold and warm air masses, bringing strong winds and heavy precipitation.
• November marks the start of nor’easter season, with warm ocean waters and upper-level winds steering storms toward the Northeast.
• Coastal communities are highly vulnerable to flooding and erosion from nor’easters, emphasizing the need for preparedness and awareness.
Powerful storms impacting the U.S. East Coast
A nor’easter is one of the most powerful and defining storms of the U.S. East Coast. It forms when cold continental air clashes with warm, moist air over the Atlantic, spinning up intense low-pressure systems. These storms bring fierce winds, heavy coastal rain or snow, and dangerous surf that can cause flooding and erosion.
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