A snow squall, or snowsquall, is a sudden moderately heavy snowfall with blowing snow and strong, gusty surface winds. [1] It is often referred to as a whiteout and is similar to a blizzard …

Dec 18, 2021 · A snow squall is an intense, but limited duration, period of moderate to heavy snowfall, accompanied by strong, gusty surface winds and possibly lightning.

Snow squalls, often associated with strong cold fronts, are a key wintertime weather hazard. They move in and out quickly, and typically last less than an hour. The sudden white-out conditions …

3 days ago · A dangerous line of snow squalls broke out across hundreds of miles of the interior Northeast overnight and continued into the Tuesday morning commute, producing dangerous …

Snow Squall Safety/ Preparedness Remain alert to the latest forecast and travel conditions. Consider avoiding or delaying travel until the snow squall passes your location.

Dec 9, 2024 · Snow squalls are bursts of heavy snowfall lasting minutes to an hour. Snow squalls produce accumulations of amounts in short periods. Snow squalls form due to air mass …

3 days ago · A snow squall is different from a run-of-the-mill snow shower, but what is the difference, and why are snow squalls so dangerous?

Dec 4, 2024 · Snow squalls can make driving conditions change from good to dangerous in minutes. The National Weather Service issues warnings for these short-lived bursts of snow.

Snow squalls are one of the most dangerous winter weather phenomena. Check out these tabs to know what they are, how to be safe, and where to get the necessary information to always …

A snow squall is a brief period of intense snowfall and wind that leads to whiteout conditions which could trigger dangerous traffic accidents.