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Why is it called a nor'easter when the weather actually arrives from the south or southwest?

Asked by 2davidc8 (10189points) February 8th, 2021

I mean weather like snow or heavy rain.

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It is moving to the North East

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zenvelo's avatar

Because the (cold) winds come out of the Northeast and meet the (warm) waters of the Gulf Stream.

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