Nor'easters usually develop in the latitudes between Georgia and New Jersey, within 100 miles east or west of the East Coast. These storms progress generally northeastward and typically attain maximum intensity near New England and the Maritime Provinces of Canada.

Where do Nor Easters originate?

Where the cold air and warm water meet, a low pressure system forms. The low pressure system causes clouds to form and a storm to develop. A nor'easter forms when cold air often originating in Canada blows over the warm Atlantic Ocean off the coast of the eastern United States.

What states are affected by the Nor Easter?

A nor'easter is a storm or wind blowing from the North American northeast. The storm develops between Georgia and New Jersey, but hits the New England area with maximum intensity, according to the NOAA. It's a contraction of "northeastern," referring to the direction the wind is approaching from.