Here’s what to know about the “bombogenesis” of the storm battering the East Coast—and how the snowfall could be historic.

Bomb cyclones can happen in any season, but mainly occur during fall and winter.

You may hear the term "bomb cyclone" and think it's a scary term that meteorologists made up to get your attention. But it's actually rooted in meteorology, from the term "bombogenesis." Hearing "bomb ...

What is a blizzard, and did we get a bomb cyclone blizzard in NJ? Here's what NOAA, AccuWeather forecasters say.

What is a blizzard, and did NYC get a bomb cyclone, blizzard? NOAA's NWS and AccuWeather forecasters give the latest updates.

A strong winter weather system has the potential to develop into a bomb cyclone off the East Coast later this weekend.

New Jersey is under a blizzard warning. Here's what it means.

NEW YORK (PIX11) — Through coverage of the blizzard in the tri-state area, you may hear some unfamiliar terms like bombogenesis or bomb cyclone. But what are they? In simple terms, bombogenesis occurs ...

PORTLAND (WGME) -- You may be hearing a lot of talk about a "bomb cyclone" potentially impacting the East Coast this weekend. Let's break down what this means and the potential impacts for Mainers.

According to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, certain storms undergo bombogenesis, which happens when a storm’s central pressure drops at least 24 millibars in 24 hours. These ...