Iowa weather: What's a snow squall? Here's what it means and why you should care
Your phone may be buzzing start the new year and showing an alert you're not accustomed to: A snow squall warning. So, what's a snow squall? 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.