What is the difference between a blizzard and a snow squall?
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Following dangerous blizzard conditions in the Midwest, AccuWeather's Anna Azallion breaks down the differences between the definitions of blizzards and snow squalls.
Breakdown
- A blizzard requires winds of 35 mph+, low visibility, and lasts 3+ hours 8s
- Officials advise avoiding travel during blizzards; carry a survival kit if needed 38s
- A snow squall is brief but can cause near-zero visibility like a blizzard 52s