Snow Squalls Turn Clear Roads Into Whiteouts in Minutes
Snow Squalls Turn Clear Roads Into Whiteouts in Minutes
US · Published Jan 14, 2026
• Snow squalls are sudden bursts of heavy snow that can cause whiteout conditions and icy roads in minutes.
• The National Weather Service warns of the dangers of snow squalls, which include near-zero visibility and gusty winds.
• Experts advise slowing down, turning on headlights, and avoiding cruise control when driving in snow squalls.
Sudden snow bursts causing dangerous driving conditions
Snow squalls are sudden, intense bursts of snow that can rapidly erase visibility and coat roads with ice, creating dangerous driving conditions within minutes.
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