A squall Wednesday evening brought quick bursts of snow to Westchester and Rockland counties

Snow squalls are like mini blizzards, with heavy snow and high winds in a very short amount of time.

They can be very dangerous, especially if you're on the road when they hit.

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With snow squalls come the risk of whiteout conditions and zero visibility.