snow squall
noun
variants
or less commonly snowsquall
plural snow squalls also snowsqualls
: a sudden, brief, and intense storm of wind and snow : a squall accompanied by snow
While major snowstorms are predicted ahead of time, snow squalls can begin suddenly and typically last less than an hour.—
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Typically linked to cold fronts, snow squalls can cause rapid and dangerous changes in weather.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Think Glen Powell in Twisters but with snow squalls instead of tornadoes, and with no romantic side story.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Indianapolis weather:Potential snow squalls have Indianapolis meteorologists on alert
Flash freezing for this evening
As temperatures fall later on today into the evening flash freezing on the surfaces of roads will also be possible.
—Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Dec. 2024
What's the difference between snow squalls and snowstorms A key difference between a snow squall and snowstorm is the duration of the event, the NWS reported.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2024
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Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Think Glen Powell in Twisters but with snow squalls instead of tornadoes, and with no romantic side story.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Indianapolis weather:Potential snow squalls have Indianapolis meteorologists on alert
Flash freezing for this evening
As temperatures fall later on today into the evening flash freezing on the surfaces of roads will also be possible.
—Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Dec. 2024
What's the difference between snow squalls and snowstorms A key difference between a snow squall and snowstorm is the duration of the event, the NWS reported.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Snow squall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snow%20squall. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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