As we get closer to winter, do you know some of the most common types of snowstorms?

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From Alberta clippers to lake-effect snow to nor'easters, AccuWeather's Ariella Scalese breaks down the biggest kinds of snowstorms in the U.S.

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00:01Today, we're at the halfway point of fall, with just 45 days until winter officially begins.

00:07Understanding the different types of snowstorms and their characteristics can help you be better prepared.

00:12First, let's talk about the Alberta clipper, named after the Canadian providence of Alberta.

00:18This type of snowstorm is known for its speed and intensity.

00:21Alberta clippers typically form over the Canadian Rockies and move southeastward across the U.S.

00:27Characterized by their fast-moving nature, often bringing a quick burst of snow, strong winds, and a sharp drop in temperatures.

00:34Snowfall amounts are usually light to moderate, but the rapid change can create hazardous travel conditions.

00:40Next, we have lake-effect snow.

00:42This phenomenon occurs when dry air moves over the relatively warmer waters of the Great Lakes.

00:49As the air picks up moisture from the lakes, it cools and condenses,

00:52forming heavy snow bands that can dump significant snow on the downwind shores.

00:58Lake-effect snowstorms are notorious for their localized intensity, often creating snow belts,

01:04where snowfall can exceed several feet in a short period.

01:08Cities like Buffalo, New York, and Cleveland, Ohio are well acquainted with these intense snowfalls.

01:14Another type of snowstorm is the nor'easter.

01:17They're powerful storms that typically develop along the east coast of the U.S.

01:21They get their name from the strong northeasterly winds that accompany them.

01:25These storms can bring heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding.

01:29Nor'easters can last for several days and have the potential to immobilize large population areas

01:36with significant snowfall and blizzard conditions.

01:39Whether it's an Alberta clipper racing across the Midwest, lake-effect snow burying towns,

01:45or a nor'easter hammering the east coast, being informed and ready is key to stay safer during the winter.

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