Standing in Ice storms while soaking wet, could freeze to death. Ice storms, also known as freezing rain. When water hit the ground and makes sleet, Ice storms developed over a short period of time, causes major damage, but no time to prepare, when one hits. Think two steps ahead. Ice storms are deadly, but it is rare to be stuck in one. When living in a cold area with high humidity, be careful. It needs to have to be changes to the weather. Like high humidity, how high? At least 100%