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These systems are also often followed by shots of cold air.īe sure to join me for a full update on how much snow tonight's clipper will produce on WDRB News at 10. Like the Alberta Clipper, these systems are typically fast moving and can produce swaths of light to moderate snowfall. Sometimes these low pressure systems can form over Saskatchewan or Manitoba Provinces and hence their respective names. These too are considered " Clipper Systems" and are essentially the same as an Alberta Clipper, only they don't originate from Alberta. So you know about the "Alberta Clipper", but have you ever heard your local meteorologist refer to a " Manitoba Mauler"? Or how about a " Saskatchewan Screamer"? What about those other fast moving, Canadian, storm systems? (Above information provided by the NWS in Louisville) Along with the quick burst of snow, a clipper generally brings colder temperatures and often times gusty winds. A clipper will usually bring smaller amounts of snow (generally 1-3 inches) because of its speed and lack of deep moisture, but higher amounts are certainly possible. Thus, an Alberta Clipper is a quick-moving winter storm system originating from Alberta, Canada.Īn Alberta Clipper, or clipper for short, is a low-pressure system that develops on the lee side of the Canadian Rockies (in Alberta), gets caught up in the jet stream and travels southeastward into the Northern Plains, on through the Great Lakes and eventually off the Mid-Atlantic coast into the Atlantic Ocean. The only difference is which province the storm comes from. The term "clipper" originates from the clipper sailing ships because of their quick speeds. A Saskatchewan Scream, like an Alberta Clipper, is a kind of storm that blows down from Canada. But what exactly is it?Īn Alberta Clipper is a storm system during the winter months that originates from the Canadian Province of Alberta (or close by). Throughout past winter seasons, you may have heard the term " Alberta Clipper" used to describe a particular winter storm.