snow squall warning
Definition
A short-duration weather alert issued for intense bursts of heavy snowfall combined with strong gusty winds, leading to sudden whiteout conditions and visibility dropping below a quarter mile.
Typically lasts less than 60 minutes, often linked to cold fronts, and poses significant hazards for motorists due to rapid onset and rapid deterioration of road conditions.
Examples
The snow squall warning caught everyone off guard, turning the highway into a chaotic parking lot disguised as a ski slope.
Under a snow squall warning, my dog refused to go out, wisely opting for the couch fort instead.
A timely snow squall warning saved my date night from becoming an unintended polar expedition.
Meteorologists issued a snow squall warning, prompting locals to stock up on hot cocoa and questionable life choices like shoveling sideways snow.