 A surface weather analysis of the nor'easter | |
| Type | Extratropical cyclone Winter storm Nor'easter Blizzard |
|---|---|
| Formed | December 27, 2000 |
| Dissipated | December 31, 2000 |
| Lowest pressure | 992 mb (29.29 inHg) |
| Maximum snowfall or ice accretion | 30 in (76 cm) west of New York City, New York |
| Power outages | 5,500 |
| Areas affected | Northeastern United States, Atlantic Canada |
The December 2000 nor'easter was a significant winter storm that impacted the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions of the United States around the end of the month.[1] It began as an Alberta clipper that moved southeastward through the central United States and weakened over the Ohio Valley. However, it redeveloped off the coast of North Carolina and moved northward as it intensified. It moved into central Long Island and eventually tracked northward into New England. The storm dropped heavy precipitation throughout the Northeast, especially in northern New Jersey and eastern New York, where snowfall often exceeded 2 ft (0.61 m). Even so, as it struck on a weekend, its effects were generally minor and mostly limited to travel delays, traffic accidents, and business closures.
- ^ Tom Ross (January 8, 2001). "Climate-Watch, December 2000". National Climatic Data Center. Retrieved January 4, 2010.