What Is Snow Squall?
A short, intense burst of heavy snow and strong wind that drops visibility to near zero, very dangerous for drivers. In technical terms: An intense, short-duration (generally under an hour) period of moderate to heavy snowfall with strong, gusty surface winds and rapid visibility reduction, often along an arctic front; the NWS issues Snow Squall Warnings for these events.
Snow Squall In Plain English
A short, intense burst of heavy snow and strong wind that drops visibility to near zero, very dangerous for drivers.
The Technical Definition
An intense, short-duration (generally under an hour) period of moderate to heavy snowfall with strong, gusty surface winds and rapid visibility reduction, often along an arctic front; the NWS issues Snow Squall Warnings for these events.
