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Snow squalls are “intense, but limited duration, periods of moderate to heavy snowfall, accompanied by gusty surface winds resulting in reduced visibilities and whiteout conditions,” according to the National Weather Service. 

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Pedestrians walked across the Brooklyn Bridge after a snow squall in New York City on Jan. 30, 2019. Arctic gusts are “as high as 47 miles” in the city, according to “The New York Times.” 

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A snow squall was so cold, a lower Manhattan resident had to block his face from the wind-blown snow. Weather forecasters warned of whiteout conditions and near zero visibility, wind gusts expected to reach 50 mph in some parts of the tri-state area. 

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The snow squall that hit the East Coast on Jan. 30, 2019 is part of a polar vertex that’s delivering icy temperatures. 

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Pedestrians braced negative wind chills as they crossed the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City on Jan. 30, 2019. 

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Snow squalls can create dangerous driving conditions, so it’s advised to stay off the road. 

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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy urged residents to “take this seriously,” advising, “This is a real polar vortex. If you can get inside, stay inside.” 

January 30, 2019, 7:11PM
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