3. Nor'easter May 2026

The polar and tropical jet streams often merge, providing additional energy to the system.

A is a powerful macro-scale extratropical cyclone that tracks along the East Coast of North America. It is defined by its strong winds blowing from the northeast, which result from a low-pressure system moving northward along the coast. While they can occur year-round, these storms are most frequent and intense between September and April, often bringing heavy snow, torrential rain, and hurricane-force winds to the heavily populated I-95 corridor. Formation Mechanics 3. Nor'easter

Nor'easters thrive on the extreme temperature contrast between two air masses. The polar and tropical jet streams often merge,