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Alberta low

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-003426

A type of extratropical cyclone that forms or intensifies over the province of Alberta, Canada, often east of the Canadian Rockies. These low-pressure systems are known for their rapid movement and can bring cold air, strong winds, and light to moderate snowfall to areas downstream. They are a common feature of winter weather patterns across central North America.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-003426
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoColorado low; Alberta clipper
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003426",
  "term": "Alberta low",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A type of extratropical cyclone that forms or intensifies over the province of Alberta, Canada, often east of the Canadian Rockies. These low-pressure systems are known for their rapid movement and can bring cold air, strong winds, and light to moderate snowfall to areas downstream. They are a common feature of winter weather patterns across central North America.",
  "see_also": [
    "Colorado low",
    "Alberta clipper"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/alberta-low/"
}

Record 386 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.