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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The first is an adventure to mark my sister-in-law's 30th birthday, a springtime itinerary that hopes to dodge spontaneous snow squalls and make the most of the limited daylight.
—Erika Owen, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
Across the state, the flurries came down amid heavy winds, creating dangerous snow squalls early Thursday morning, the National Weather Service said.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 1 Jan. 2026
Lighter snow through Thursday, with occasional snow squalls.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Those with work commutes or holiday travel plans in Metro Detroit need to be on the alert for blowing snow and snow squall warnings.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
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Erika Owen, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
Across the state, the flurries came down amid heavy winds, creating dangerous snow squalls early Thursday morning, the National Weather Service said.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 1 Jan. 2026
Lighter snow through Thursday, with occasional snow squalls.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Those with work commutes or holiday travel plans in Metro Detroit need to be on the alert for blowing snow and snow squall warnings.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for snow squall
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“Snow squall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snow%20squall. Accessed 5 Jan. 2026.
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