As a dangerous winter storm makes its way across the country, thousands of flights have been canceled and millions of people from the Pacific Northwest to the Northeast are facing winter weather warnings.
More snow squalls were expected throughout Wednesday evening as the storm system continued to track east, according to the National Weather Service., a snow squall is"an intense short-lived burst of heavy snowfall that leads to a quick reduction in visibilities and is often accompanied by gusty winds."
Unlike a snowstorm, which can last for many hours or even days, snow squalls occur in quick, intense bursts, the National Weather Service said. AThe service warned that snow squalls can bring"sudden whiteout conditions" as well as"slick roadways" that can lead to traffic accidents. "Although snow accumulations are typically an inch or less, the added combination of gusty winds, falling temperatures and quick reductions in visibility can cause extremely dangerous conditions for motorists," the serviceWhat is a snow squall warning?
According to NWS, a snow squall warning is an alert indicating that a snow squall is about to hit a particular area. Similar to tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings, snow squall warnings are"short-fused and focused on distinct areas." The NWS suggests avoiding motor travel in any area where a snow squall warning is issued until the squall passes. For those already on the road, the weather service says to reduce speed while the squall hits.
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