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Recent Examples of snow squall
Multiple states are bracing for potential back-to-back snow squalls this week as an Arctic cold front pushes south across the United States.
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Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
There’s a long history of deadly car crashes associated with intense snow squalls.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2025
The worst conditions are expected later Wednesday afternoon into the evening with snow squalls.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
Some sneaky snow squalls could cause a few headaches on the roads Tuesday.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2025
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Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
There’s a long history of deadly car crashes associated with intense snow squalls.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2025
The worst conditions are expected later Wednesday afternoon into the evening with snow squalls.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
Some sneaky snow squalls could cause a few headaches on the roads Tuesday.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snow squall
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The hazardous cold will be especially disruptive in the South and Southeast, where a snow and ice storm could arrive midweek.—
Troy Smith,
Axios,
21 Jan. 2025
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Here’s what to know as the region prepares for a snow and ice storm: Duke Energy warns of potential power outages The weekend storm may lead to power outages in the Carolinas, Duke Energy warned in an email to customers.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2025
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Forecasters said the combination of drought stress and windy weather significantly heightens the risk of new outbreaks in parts of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, PennLive reported.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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The federal agency’s weather prediction and air and ocean monitoring impact nearly every industry and provide critical severe weather tracking, including through the National Weather Service.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 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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On one repost of the feed to its Twitter account, viewers can see the rocket disappear from view as rain squall from the hurricane moves across the space center.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
10 Nov. 2022
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Although operations stopped earlier this month, hauling is likely to resume after future rainstorms, the county said.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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These hold up through rainstorms, cobblestone streets, and sandy and rocky beaches without losing their shape or looking worn down.—
Samantha Leal,
StyleCaster,
25 Apr. 2025
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The lawsuit alleges the utility failed to temporarily shut down power lines in Eaton Canyon despite ample warnings of a strong windstorm from the National Weather Service amid abundant dry vegetation near its power lines.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2025
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This is like tossing sparks on dry grass in the middle of a windstorm.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Severe thunderstorms are capable of producing tornadoes, though not always.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Small amounts of antimatter are also produced by lightning during a thunderstorm but they are almost instantly annihilated by matter, Vaudo notes.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Read intentionally ran over O'Keefe after a drunken argument and left him to die during a snowstorm.—
Michael Ruiz , Alexis McAdams,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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During a snowstorm outside of Jackson, Wyo., Joel (Pedro Pascal) saves Abby (Dever) from a horde of infected, only to be ambushed.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Snow squall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snow%20squall. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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