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Recent Examples of snow squallsWhat's the difference between snow squalls and snowstorms A key difference between a snow squall and snowstorm is the duration of the event, the NWS reported.—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 29 Dec. 2025
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rainstorms
Noun
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.
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Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
The new radar system can also track smoke from wildfires and provide more detailed information about typical rainstorms, improving the accuracy of forecasts.