Map Shows Where ‘Alberta Clipper’ Winter Storm Forecast to Hit 16 States [Video]

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.

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.

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 …