Follower found climbing in sleety location (7)
I believe the answer is:
acolyte
'follower' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
'climbing in sleety location' is the wordplay.
'climbing' says the letters should be written in reverse (in a down clue, letters climb up).
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'etyloca' can be found hidden inside 'sleety location'.
'etyloca' backwards is 'ACOLYTE'.
'found' is the link.
(Other definitions for acolyte that I've seen before include "Person who assists a priest" , "Supporter" , "Lace toy (anag.)" , "Altar boy" , "Minister's assistant" .)