Unlike a snowstorm, which can last for many hours or even days, snow squalls occur in quick, intense bursts
Snow squall warnings were in effect as an arctic front brought intense bouts of heavy snow and strong winds to portions of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Massachusetts on Saturday afternoon, the National Weather Service said. Snow squalls areThe warnings were in effect for portions of eastern Pennsylvania and New York, as well as northern New Jersey and western Massachusetts. The NWS confirmed that snow squalls were reported earlier in the afternoon in all four states.
Heavy snow brought whiteout conditions with zero visibility. Wind gusts in some areas topped 40 mph, making for travel conditions that ranged from hazardous to life-threatening, the NWS said. A wind advisory is in effect for parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut until midnight ET. Wind gusts could reach up to 50 mph, CBS New York"Reduce your speed and turn on headlights!" the agency said."During snow squalls, the visibility may suddenly drop to near zero in whiteout conditions."
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