What is a Snow Squall?
The “big brother” of the snow shower, a snow squall is essentially a heavy snow shower, that like the squall lines of the summer is characterized by its heavy precipitation rates and often gusty winds. These are most typically found along strong winter time cold fronts, and as part of lake effect snow off of the lee-facing side of lakes. In some cases, these events can produce several inches of snow in under an hour Due to the combination of the heavy precipitation and winds, snow squalls can be especially dangerous to drivers. Visibilities may drop rapidly, and snow may make roads slick rapidly. Use caution when venturing out in snow squall conditions.
