snowsquall warning
Definition
An official weather alert issued by authorities, such as the National Weather Service, for an intense, short-lived burst of heavy snowfall accompanied by strong winds, leading to sudden whiteout conditions, visibility below one-quarter mile, and hazardous travel risks, typically lasting less than 60 minutes.
A warning for snow squalls, which are narrow bands of heavy snow driven by gusty winds associated with cold fronts, posing immediate dangers especially to motorists due to rapid visibility drops and icy roads.
Examples
The snowsquall warning turned my quick grocery run into a polar expedition—complete with wind-whipped snow and zero visibility.
Ignoring the snowsquall warning, Bob slid into a ditch and emerged declaring it 'extreme snowboarding practice.'
When the snowsquall warning pinged my phone, I wisely chose Netflix over the highway's impromptu ice rink.
The snowsquall warning caught tailgaters off guard, transforming the interstate into a chaotic ballet of spinning tires.