Windstorm Hits Northeast with Winter Conditions
A fast-moving low-pressure system, known as a clipper, swept through the Northeast on Wednesday, causing over 70,000 power outages across Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York by Thursday morning.
Strong Winds Across the Region
- Wind gusts ranged from 50 to 70 mph.
- A peak gust of 70 mph was recorded in Stony Brook, New York, on Long Island.
- More than 60 million people in the Northeast were under High Wind Alerts on Wednesday.
- FOX Weather Correspondent Brandy Campbell reported a 43 mph wind gust off Lake Erie’s shores in western New York.
Snowfall and Winter Outlook
Snow remains mostly confined to Canada, with wet snow expected in higher elevations of the Green and White Mountains, primarily above 3,000 to 4,000 feet. Some snow may also fall in mountain valleys in New Hampshire and Maine.
Upcoming Weather
A second clipper system is forecast to move through the Northeast Friday and Saturday, bringing similar windy conditions. Arctic air will move into the Lower 48 states on Sunday, ushering in the season’s first winter chill and possible early snow for parts of the Eastern U.S.
"A fast-moving area of low pressure, known as a clipper, blasted through the Northeast Wednesday, leaving more than 70,000 customers without power across Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey and New York Thursday morning."
"More than 60 million Americans throughout the Northeast were under High Wind Alerts on Wednesday, as a series of fast-moving storms swept across the Great Lakes."
"Snow will remain locked in Canada for the time being, although ... wet snow is likely in the higher elevations of the Green and White Mountains with most accumulation above 3-4 thousand feet."
Author’s summary: A powerful clipper system caused widespread outages and strong winds in the Northeast, with more storms and colder Arctic air expected to bring early winter weather this weekend.
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