Winter Precipitation Snow Flurries - Light snow falling for short durations. No accumulation or light dusting is all that is expected. Showers - Snow falling at varying intensities for brief periods of time.
Some accumulation is possible.
Squalls - Brief, intense show showers accompanied by strong, gusty winds. Accumulation may be significant. Snow squalls are best known in the Great Lakes region. Blizzard - Winds over 35 mph with snow and blowing snow reducing visibilities to near zero. Sleet Is rain drops that freeze into ice pellets before reaching the ground.