flurry

flur|ry /fl'ʌri, AM fl'ɜːri/ (flurries)
1 [N-COUNT] usu N of n
A flurry of something such as activity or excitement is a short intense period of it.
...a flurry of diplomatic activity aimed at ending the war.
2 [N-COUNT] oft N of n
A flurry of something such as snow is a small amount of it that suddenly appears for a short time and moves in a quick, swirling way.