A fast-moving winter weather system originating in the lee of the Canadian Rockies that typically brings snow, high winds, and cold temperatures across the northern US.
Example sentencesExamples
Most Alberta Clippers bring light snow and a blast of cold air to the USA as they move eastwards.
If the moisture follows later this fall with a couple of Alberta Clippers we will have a real mess.
On top of everything else, an Alberta Clipper is on the way for late Tuesday night and Wednesday, bringing a period of accumulating snow.
In fact, as we take a look at this storm, it's called an Alberta Clipper.
In short, an Alberta Clipper is a fast-moving storm that brings snow in its path and is followed by windy, colder weather.
Definition of Alberta clipper in US English:
Alberta clipper
noun
Meteorology
A fast-moving winter weather system originating in the lee of the Canadian Rockies that typically brings snow, high winds, and cold temperatures across the northern US.
Example sentencesExamples
If the moisture follows later this fall with a couple of Alberta Clippers we will have a real mess.
In fact, as we take a look at this storm, it's called an Alberta Clipper.
On top of everything else, an Alberta Clipper is on the way for late Tuesday night and Wednesday, bringing a period of accumulating snow.
Most Alberta Clippers bring light snow and a blast of cold air to the USA as they move eastwards.
In short, an Alberta Clipper is a fast-moving storm that brings snow in its path and is followed by windy, colder weather.