Nor’easter: Quick Facts

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Nov. 12, 2026

News •

Nor’easter could bring rain, snow, winds later this week • Nov. 11, 2026, 5:41 AM ET (The Weather Channel)

Subtropical Storm Josephine maps tracker: current conditions and more • Oct. 21, 2026, 5:52 PM ET (The Weather Channel)

Coast-hugging nor'easter churns up high waves, strong winds • Oct. 21, 2026, 5:23 PM ET (The Weather Channel)

Several more days of wind, coastal flooding for East Coast • Oct. 21, 2026, 6:30 AM ET (The Weather Channel)

Map Shows East Coast States Facing Nor’easter Flood Threat This Week • Oct. 20, 2026, 1:48 PM ET (Newsweek)

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Also Known As	northeaster

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Diagram map of the eastern United States and Atlantic Ocean showing the formation and development of a nor'easter. Blue arrows indicate cold, dry Arctic air moving south from Canada along the polar front jet stream, while red arrows show warm, moist air moving north from the Gulf of Mexico via the Gulf Stream. The map illustrates how these air masses interact off the U.S. East Coast, with labeled low-pressure systems developing along the coast and northeast winds affecting the region. Text boxes

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