A snow squall, or snowsquall, refers to an abrupt violent wind that is usually accompanied by snow, hail, or rain. Often likened to a whiteout, a snow squall closely resembles a blizzard but is localized to a certain area, does not last as long, and the accumulation of snow varies.
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