Some nor'easters undergo "bombogenesis" (becoming a " bomb cyclone "), where pressure drops at least 24 millibars in 24 hours, leading to rapid intensification. Core Characteristics What Is a Nor'easter? | NESDIS - NOAA
Nor'easters thrive on the extreme temperature contrast between two air masses. 3. Nor'easter
Cold, dry arctic air from Canada pushes south and meets warm, moist air from the Gulf Stream over the Atlantic Ocean. Some nor'easters undergo "bombogenesis" (becoming a " bomb