A rapidly intensifying storm known as “bomb cyclone” or “explosive cyclogenesis” is headed toward the U.S. East Coast, the weather Prediction Center said Tuesday.
“Confidence is increasing that a significant winter storm will create considerable impacts Friday through the weekend from the Mid-Atlantic through the Northeast,” the National Meteorological Service said on Wednesday.
The uncertainty about the forecast is significant – the Bureau of National Weather Service in Boston tweeted on January 26.
Wind gusts may drop to as low as –20 degrees Fahrenheit in Vermont and northern New York.
Both forecast models predict them to rise, but their East Coast storm trajectories differ and change what people could expect from Washington D.C. to Boston.
According to Accuweather, gusts between 40 and 60 mph can be expected to reach the northeast coastal cities over the next few days.
The answer is "strongest coastal winds."
Nor'easters are called that because their typical strongest coastal winds blow from the northeast.
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…and find/follow your local NWS forecast office for the latest at https://t.co/GWrG0hTRHN. https://t.co/eh4yYiUv52 pic.twitter.com/wtt4ZjiF8y
— National Weather Service (@NWS) January 26, 2022
With a potential impactful winter storm for at least portions of the area late Friday night into Saturday, here's a recap on what a Nor'easter is. #snow pic.twitter.com/7qTV0qGhgg
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) January 26, 2022
Winter storms (such as the upcoming Nor'easter) can create numerous forecasting challenges. With that in mind, these 5 tips are VERY important reminders.⤵️ pic.twitter.com/GfiAdDM9J8
— NWS Weather Prediction Center (@NWSWPC) January 26, 2022
Here are the latest key messages for the significant winter storm which may bring heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding to parts of the East Coast this weekend. pic.twitter.com/4WkfTsjS44
— NWS Weather Prediction Center (@NWSWPC) January 26, 2022
Cloud cover in Vermont has prevented temperatures from bottoming out. Wind chills below -20 should overspread northern New York and parts of northern Vermont this morning. As colder air continues to drain into the North Country, it will stay quite cold today. #vtwx #nywx pic.twitter.com/Ci7VD53xX5
— NWS Burlington (@NWSBurlington) January 26, 2022
In advance of the Friday-Weekend East Coast winter storm with heavy snow, gusty winds and coastal impacts, here are a few tips to follow. #WeatherReady pic.twitter.com/zl9KUGgN7D
— National Weather Service (@NWS) January 26, 2022
