For windsurfers, the prevailing northwesterly winds blow best in the afternoon. (nps.gov)
Typically, classic nor'easter s that strike southern New England as well as the Mid-Atlantic do so when the confluence zone, or area of strong west - to - northwesterly winds well north of the storm system, is located further to the north and west, across Quebec, compared to this setup. (mashable.com)
Any drying will be aided by very strong northwesterly winds. (sbnation.com)