What is a nor'easter? The classic East Coast storms explained

For residents along the East Coast, the term "nor'easter" conjures up thoughts of plowable snow, windand heavy rain. According to theNational Severe Storms Laboratory, the official definition of a nor'easter is a strong low-pressure system that impacts the Mid-Atlantic and New England states. The storm systems can form over the land of the eastern U.S. or over the coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean. "These winter events are notorious for producing heavy snow, rain, and tremendous waves that crash onto Atlantic beaches,... Reference from FoxNews US