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Recent Examples of snow squall
Volunteers working with the nonprofit RiversEdge West gathered behind a levee at a state park there during an April snow squall to plant native willows and cottonwoods.
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Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Lake-effect snow is expected to follow the initial system, causing additional snow squalls and potentially hazardous travel from the Great Lakes through the Ohio Valley and into the Appalachians.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
One Arctic front moved across the Great Lakes on Dec. 3, triggering advisories for snow squalls in New England on Thursday, Dec. 4.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
There is no safe place on a highway during a snow squall.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
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Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Lake-effect snow is expected to follow the initial system, causing additional snow squalls and potentially hazardous travel from the Great Lakes through the Ohio Valley and into the Appalachians.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
One Arctic front moved across the Great Lakes on Dec. 3, triggering advisories for snow squalls in New England on Thursday, Dec. 4.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
There is no safe place on a highway during a snow squall.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snow squall
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When there’s no deadly heat wave, there’s an unprecedented ice storm.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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The 2021 freeze and 2023 ice storm, in particular, prompted city investigations, leadership shakeups and sharp criticism over Austin Energy’s preparedness, communication and response.—
Chaya Tong,
Austin American Statesman,
31 Dec. 2025
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The most decrepit and weather-worn houses appear to be empty, although a few show outward signs that they are occupied.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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From cushioned walking sneakers and polished loafers to cozy slippers and cold-weather boots built for snowy streets, these deals balance function, style, and value.—
Amber Love Bond,
Travel + Leisure,
14 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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Tiny clouds on the distant skyline can slowly grow into towering thunderheads, or a rain squall moving in from the coast directed by the whim of the wind.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2023
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There's a climactic moment in Palm Springs when Poppy cuts down the plastic just in time for a summer rainstorm to hit.—
Ashley Boucher,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, a warmer atmosphere holds more water vapor, which is then released in fewer, more extreme rainstorms.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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An Australian Shepherd lost in a windstorm over the weekend was reunited with her distressed owner, with some help from a thermal drone.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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The agency has advised residents to stay in the lower levels of their home during the windstorm and to avoid windows.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Multiple tornado warnings hit Oklahoma early Thursday as a line of severe thunderstorm systems moved in.—
Cheyenne Derksen,
Oklahoman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Earlier in the afternoon, the weather service issued a severe thunderstorm warnings for areas north of the metro, but those warnings have since expired.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Jackson famously defended Karen Read, who was accused of hitting her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, with her car and leaving him to die during a snowstorm.—
Tracy Wright , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Thirty years ago, the northeastern United States experienced one of the biggest snowstorms of the 20th century.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Snow squall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snow%20squall. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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