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SNOWSQUALL [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-01-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
DEF

A moderate to heavy snow flurry, which is driven by strong, gusty winds.

OBS

Visibility during snow squalls is usually poor.

Key term(s)
  • snowsquall

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
DEF

Averse de neige modérée ou forte entraînée par de forts vents en rafales.

OBS

En général, la visibilité est mauvaise pendant une bourrasque de neige.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
DEF

Tormenta de nieve de la superficie del suelo.

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