Snow squalls hit central Ohio Wednesday evening, prompting the first warnings in some counties since 2022. Here's what they mean for you.

The Lehigh Valley has seen a few snow squalls this month alone, prompting warnings from the National Weather Service.

"A snow squall is similar to a summertime thunderstorm in that it can have heavy bouts of precipitation in a short period of time and strong, gusty winds," he said, "except instead of getting rain, you're getting snow. And when you get heavy snow and wind, you could reduce visibility and make roads a sheet of ice in minutes."

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Snow squalls can be just as dangerous, and they come on much, much faster. What makes snow squalls such a hazard for drivers is how quickly they arrive. Within a matter of minutes, roads can go from dry to wet to frozen.

According to the NWS Indianapolis, one main concern for the week is potential snow showers and squalls impacting drivers on the roads during commute.