These are usually good for about 2-4' of snowfall in our area, depending on how much moisture the Great Lakes help with. They dive down from Alberta, cross over the Great Lakes, and then usually exit in the Northeast States. Visualization of an Alberta Clipper.not to be confused with the Gateway Clipper. These get their name because they originate near Alberta, Canada and they move pretty fast, clipping you with a dose of snow.
One of the most common systems in our area is an Alberta Clipper.
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - I know you have heard of Winter Storms and Blizzards, but there are many different types of systems that bring some of the heaviest snows in the winter.
