nor'easter
Atlantic seaboard cyclone
A nor'easter is a powerful storm along the eastern coast of North America, named for the strong winds that blow from the northeast.
These storms bring heavy snow, rain, and coastal flooding, particularly in New England and the Mid-Atlantic: Schools closed ahead of the nor'easter.
Also spelled northeaster.
Violent prolonged snowstorm
- snowstormHeavy winter precipitation event
- tempestViolent windstorm or turmoil
- galeSevere sustained wind
- squallBrief, violent windstorm
cyclone · hurricane · deluge · downpour · whiteout · precipitation · thundersnow · cloudburst
Precipitation of frozen crystals
- blizzardViolent prolonged snowstorm
- iceWater's solid form
- sleetPartly frozen precipitation
- freezingExtremely cold
whiteout · flurry · frost · cold · frigid · hypothermia · frostbite · parka
Sudden bursts of air
- galeSevere sustained wind
- howlingProlonged mournful crying sound
- cyclonicRotating storm-like
- turbulenceChaotic flow patterns
squall · blustery · buffeting · windchill · sustained · whipping · driving · headwind
Sudden powerful increase
- floodingOverwhelming water accumulation
- erosionGradual wearing away
- beachfrontLand bordering the sea
- shorelineLand-water boundary
seaboard · dune · sandbar · oceanfront · maritime · coastguard · evacuation · seawall
Loss of electrical service
- powerlineElevated electrical conductor
- cancellationVoiding of plans
- closureSense of emotional resolution
- damageHarm or impairment
cleanup · recovery · emergency · shelter · stockpiling · preparation · warning · advisory
blizzard
Violent prolonged snowstorm
- snowstormHeavy winter precipitation event
- tempestViolent windstorm or turmoil
- galeSevere sustained wind
squall · cyclone · hurricane · deluge · downpour · whiteout · precipitation · thundersnow · cloudburst · torrent
snowfall
Precipitation of frozen crystals
freezing · whiteout · flurry · frost · cold · frigid · hypothermia · frostbite · parka · shoveling
gusts
Sudden bursts of air
turbulence · squall · blustery · buffeting · windchill · sustained · whipping · driving · headwind · crosswind
surge
Sudden powerful increase
- floodingOverwhelming water accumulation
- erosionGradual wearing away
- beachfrontLand bordering the sea
shoreline · seaboard · dune · sandbar · oceanfront · maritime · coastguard · evacuation · seawall · overwash
outage
Loss of electrical service
- powerlineElevated electrical conductor
- cancellationVoiding of plans
- closureSense of emotional resolution
damage · cleanup · recovery · emergency · shelter · stockpiling · preparation · warning · advisory · watch
nor'eastersou'wester
Waterproof mariner's hat
chinook · Santa Ana winds · westerly · southeaster · hurricane
nor'easterfair weather
Pleasant, dry climate
clear skies · calm · sunny day · doldrums · mild weather
east, north, northern, eastern, eastward, northerly, easterly, northeastern, northeastward