Snow squalls are an unsuspecting danger for travelers, turning driving conditions from good to treacherous in an instant and sometimes resulting in multi-vehicle pileups. What makes snowfall a ...

A warning for a "dangerous" snow squall—a sudden, moderately heavy downfall of snow—has been issued for central Iowa by the National Weather Service (NWS).

Snow squalls are a part of winter weather, with the potential to pop-up suddenly.

The National Weather Service began issuing snow squall warnings in Wisconsin in 2021 when snow and wind create dangerous road conditions.

The National Weather Service began issuing snow squall warnings in Wisconsin in 2021 when snow and wind create dangerous road conditions.

The warning was for Bergen and Passaic counties. "The snow squall that prompted the warning has weakened and is exiting the area. Therefore, the snow squall warning will be allowed to expire ...

What is a snow squall warning? The National Weather Service explains that snow squall warnings “are short-fused and focused on distinct areas,” similar to tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings.

"Snow squalls" are popping up in the Northeast and elsewhere. But, what exactly is a snow squall, and what should you expect when the weather forecast includes a snow squall warning?

A snow squall is when heavy blowing snow creates brief, quick-hitting whiteout conditions.

CBS Detroit's meteorological team is currently tracking a possible snow squall. A snow squall is an intense period of moderate to heavy snowfall with a limited duration.