Winter Storms are deceptive killers since most of the deaths that occur are indirectly related to the actual storm. People die in traffic accidents on icy roads People die of heart attacks while shoveling snow People die of hypothermia from prolonged exposure to the cold Winter Weather Terminology Monitor weather reports so that adequate preparation can be made to lessen the impact of severe weather conditions.
Sleet indicates small particles of ice, usually mixed with rain.
If enough sleet accumulates on the ground, it will make travel hazardous. Snow, when used without a qualifying word such as occasional or intermittent, indicates that the snowfall will be steady and probably continue for several hours. Snow Flurries indicates periods of snow falling for short durations at intermittent periods. Accumulations are generally small. Winter Storm Warning indicates that severe winter weather conditions are imminent.