It is simply about the intensity. Snow flurries are just some snowflakes in the air that generally don't even whiten the ground. Snow squall indicates potentially heavy snowfall that can accumulate a few inches (or more, in extreme cases) in an hour. Squalls also indicate a very showery nature to the snow - that is, the intensity varies quite rapidly.
A brief violent windstorm with snow or rain is called a squall. It is characterized by sudden strong winds, heavy precipitation, and rapid changes in weather conditions. Squalls can cause temporary disruptions and hazardous conditions for outdoor activities.
A brief shower of rain can be called a "sprinkle," and a brief snowfall can be called a "flurry."
Snow crystals have regular shapes though each are individual. I'll add some pictures in the related links.
My parents have seen it flurry twice in the last 70 years. And that was at least 40 years ago since they last saw it snow. Its been getting colder in recent years... its a possibility.
snow, rain, sleet, and hail
A brief violent windstorm with snow or rain is called a squall. It is characterized by sudden strong winds, heavy precipitation, and rapid changes in weather conditions. Squalls can cause temporary disruptions and hazardous conditions for outdoor activities.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/flurry. It states that flurry means "a light, brief shower of snow"
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/flurry. It states that flurry means "a light, brief shower of snow"
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That would be a squall.
Flurry is something tiny that spins like leaves or even snow that is caused by the sudden wind breeze. This can also pertain as snow shower.
A flurry is a light sprinkling of snow or rain. We like to watch the years first snow flurries while drinking hot cocoa.
Depending on your flurry (snow-based or multiple in quick succession), I might think you're referring to the latter. In which case, if something is happening quickly and it just won't stop, you could use "flurry". i.e. "Today, my boss would not stop with his flurry of insults."
a) One that will not cause any great inconvenience. b) A Dusting or a sprinkling. Or maybe a flurry of snow or skiff of snow.
It was made in 1948.
I thought I'd just seen a scared squid squirt his ink during a small squall.
A brief shower of rain can be called a "sprinkle," and a brief snowfall can be called a "flurry."