The Upper Midwest and Northeast will be hit next week with so-called “Alberta clipper” storms, which will bring quick-hitting snow bouts to 16 states.
If you live in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota and North Dakota, you will be affected by these winter storms, according to a forecast map by AccuWeather.
From Tuesday to Thursday, New England will be hit by mostly snow, except Rhode Island, which will see a mixture of rain and snow.
New York will also see mostly snow while New Jersey will experience a mixture of rain and snow. There will also be a mixture of rain and snow on the coastlines of Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York.
Northern Pennsylvania will get mostly snow while southern Pennsylvania will get mostly snow and a mixture of rain and snow depending on the area. Northeastern West Virginia will also get a combination of mostly snow and a mixture of rain and snow.
Northern Ohio will mostly see a mixture of rain and snow as will northeastern Indiana. Meanwhile, Michigan will get mostly snow as will northern Wisconsin and northern Minnesota. Northeast North Dakota will also experience mostly snow.
Newsweek reached out to AccuWeather via email for comment Saturday morning.
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What Is an Alberta Clipper?
An Alberta Clipper is a speeding winter storm that originates from the Canadian province of Alberta, but it can also be from nearby provinces or even from Montana.
A clipper will typically dump about 1 to 3 inches of snow, but higher amounts are possible. Clippers also usually bring colder temperatures and gusty winds.
How to Prepare for a Winter Storm
If a winter storm is coming your way, make sure to weatherproof your home and keep your car stocked with supplies.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends you insulate any water lines that run along the exterior walls of your home, caulk and weather-strip the doors and windows to your home, insulate walls and the attic, install storm or thermal-pane windows (or cover windows with plastic from the inside if you are in a pinch), repair roof leaks and cut down tree branches that could fall on your home.
It’s also important to make sure you have a smoke detector and battery-operated carbon monoxide detector near heat sources and get your furnace system and vent inspected every winter season, the CDC says. If you have a chimney or flue, get that inspected too.
Aside from your regular maintenance service on your car, every fall you should have the radiator system serviced or check the antifreeze level yourself with an antifreeze tester, the CDC says. You should also replace your windshield-wiper fluid with a wintertime mix and make sure your car tires have enough tread and air pressure, according to the agency.
You should also have an emergency kit in your car with a portable charger, a flashlight with extra batteries, a first aid kit and a pocketknife, a shovel, a windshield scraper, extra clothing items to keep warm, water and snack food. A full list of emergency items is on the CDC’s website.
