Snow Squall Warning Issued For NJ

A snow squall warning has been issued for most of New Jersey, and drivers could experience whiteout conditions, the National Weather Service said.

The warning is in effect through 4:15 p.m. in most areas. Drivers could experience whiteout conditions and the NWS said travel could be dangerous or even life threatening.

A snow squall happens when strong gusts of winds blow snow around. They are similar to blizzard conditions, but don't always result in snow accumulation.

The squall isn't just affecting ground travel. Three airplanes are in holds over Pennsylvania because it's too dangerous to land in Newark, a Yahoo news reporter said.

Read more: Here's How Cold It Could Get In NJ, And Where

Here are the areas impacted:

Some people on social media caught the experience on video and in photos:

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Snow squalls initially moved through Eastern Pennsylvania Wednesday and caused near whiteout conditions, and even prompted a massive multi-car pile up on one area highway.

The squalls are blamed for a multi-car pileup in Berks County. It involved "dozens of vehicles," CBS 21 reported. It's not yet clear if there are any injuries.

A video from Nockamixon State Park in Bucks County shows the "near whiteout" conditions. The following video was posted by 69News photographer Chris Post.

Photo by Alexis Tarrazi