No accumulation or light dusting is all that is expected. Snow showers Indicates snow falling at varying intensities for brief periods of time. Some accumulation is possible. Snow squalls Brief, intense snow showers accompanied by strong, gusty winds. Accumulation may be significant.
Snow squalls are best know in the Great Lakes region.
Sleet Describes 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 motorist. Freezing rain Is rain that falls onto a surface with a temperature below freezing. This causes it to freeze to surfaces, such as trees, cars and roads, forminga coating or glaze of ice.