What is a Snow Squall Warning?
It’s snow squall season again! That means it’s time to prepare yourself for sudden changes in weather conditions on the roads, especially if you live … Read more
Snow Squall
They can be as dangerous as a blizzard, but as quick as a summertime thunderstorm. This is the snow squall.
What are Snow Squalls?
It happens every winter. Drivers are caught off guard by icy roads and a sudden wind gust, the arrival of cold air, and a burst of snow so heavy you can’t see the car in front of you. It’s called a snow squall and is more common than people think.
2022 Pa. pileup exposes the need for better snow squall warnings
As if the coldest late March weather in nearly three decades wasn’t enough to make headlines, unusually strong late-season snow squalls tore through central Pennsylvania Monday morning. One squall triggered a 50+ car pileup on Interstate 81 near Minersville, Pa., killing at least five.
