A midlatitude cyclone forms in western Canada, and very rapidly moves through the Dakotas and passes over the Great Lakes region, bringing very cold temperatures with it. This storm would probably be called a(an):
A) Nor'easter.
B) Alberta Clipper.
C) Siberian Express.
D) Panhandle Hook.

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An Alberta Clipper is a type of fast-moving midlatitude cyclone that forms in western Canada and moves quickly across the northern Great Plains, bringing cold temperatures and light snowfall. Nor'easters typically form along the eastern coast of the United States and bring heavy precipitation, while the Siberian Express refers to a cold air mass from Siberia that can affect the United States. The Panhandle Hook is a type of midlatitude cyclone that forms in the southern United States and moves eastward, bringing precipitation to the Great Lakes region.

A Midlatitude Cyclone Forms in Western Canada, and Very Rapidly