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Recent Examples of snow squall
Damaging winds and snow squall potential Strong winds, potentially gusting over 50 mph, will not only exacerbate the dangerous widespread below-zero wind chills, but also potentially produce isolated tree damage and power outages, the Weather Prediction Center said.
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Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
In northeastern Ohio, a snow squall — a sudden burst of heavy snow and gusty winds — was creating whiteout conditions, according to the National Weather Service.
—Juan A. Lozano, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
Even though the snow might not stick, high winds could create whiteout conditions and even a snow squall.
—Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 16 Jan. 2026
Consider avoiding or delaying travel until the snow squall passes your location.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2026
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Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
In northeastern Ohio, a snow squall — a sudden burst of heavy snow and gusty winds — was creating whiteout conditions, according to the National Weather Service.
—Juan A. Lozano, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
Even though the snow might not stick, high winds could create whiteout conditions and even a snow squall.
—Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 16 Jan. 2026
Consider avoiding or delaying travel until the snow squall passes your location.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snow squall
Noun
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Winter weather warnings are in effect for about half a dozen states through early Saturday, while ice storm warnings remain in place across much of northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan through Saturday afternoon.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Despite the horrid ice storm, Karahan found something that drew him in.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Phillies clobbered Colorado 10-1 on a windy Friday afternoon in LoDo that featured the return of wintry weather and a reminder of the challenge facing an organization that lost 119 games last season.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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The list of March's weather woes was long in 2026.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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But an unexpected rain squall hit and by the time Lavis and Szczerbowski returned, the prop was warped out of shape.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2026
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The night brought rain squalls and heavy seas, but Sunday dawned fair.—
Donald Millus,
Outdoor Life,
3 July 2025
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The city of Leawood is looking to repair pipes and stormwater systems in an area that’s been plagued with flooding and water drainage issues during heavy rainstorms.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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After a rainstorm showered Boise overnight, more rain is on the way.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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Despite a cold, weeknight windstorm, Cody residents turned out in force for Protect Wyoming’s first public event this week.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
3 Apr. 2026
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The home must have windstorm insurance and, if in a flood zone, flood insurance as well.—
ALEX ROZIER,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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And Now, Back to You features two rival meterologists named Jackson Clark and Delilah Stewart who, after many disastrous run-ins, become friends and are forced to cover a snowstorm together in a twist on the film When Harry Met Sally.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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Looking back at the weather in the month of March, a lot of people think about our snowstorm, but temperatures were actually above average in the Twin Cities.—
Lisa Meadows,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Snow squall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snow%20squall. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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