People die of hypothermia from prolonged exposure to cold. Everyone is potentially at risk during winter storms. The actual threat to you depends on your specific situation. Majority are males over 40 years old. No accumulation or light dusting is all that is expected.
Some accumulation is possible.
Accumulation may be significant. Snow squalls are best known in the Great Lakes region. 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.