Some accumulation is possible. Brief, intense snow showers accompanied by strong, gusty winds. Accumulation may be significant. Snow squalls are best known in the Great Lakes region. Wind-driven snow that reduces visibility and causes significant drifting.
Rain drops that freeze into ice pellets before reaching the ground.
Sleet usually bounces when hitting a surface and does not stick to objects. However, it can accumulate like snow and cause a hazard to motorists. This causes it to freeze to surfaces, such as trees, cars, and roads, forming a coating or glaze of ice. Even small accumulations of ice can cause a significant hazard. Issued for the NWS Wichita CWA in the state of Kansas.