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HEAVY SNOW AND STRONG WINDS EXPECTED LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT... .A strong winter system will move north into the Great Lakes late tonight. Areas of freezing drizzle will precede the snow this evening, resulting in slick roads in some areas. Light snow will start across central Wisconsin and the southern Fox Valley around midnight, then spread north across the rest of the area overnight into early Tuesday. The snow should remain light in most areas through about midday Tuesday, then become moderate to heavy through Tuesday afternoon and early evening. The bulk of the accumulating snow will fall Tuesday afternoon and evening. Wind gusts from the northeast to north will also increase to 30 to 40 mph during the late afternoon and evening, reducing visibility and resulting in patchy blowing and drifting snow in open areas. The greatest accumulations are expected in the eastern Fox Valley and lakeshore areas, where some lake enhancement is anticipated. Hazardous travel conditions will develop, with the worst conditions occurring during the afternoon and early evening. ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected, especially Tuesday afternoon and early evening. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 to 40 mph, with patchy blowing and drifting occurring in open areas during the late afternoon and evening. * WHERE...Portage, Waushara, Wood, Winnebago, Menominee, Northern Oconto County, Outagamie, Shawano, Southern Marinette County, Southern Oconto County, and Waupaca Counties. * WHEN...From 3 AM Tuesday to 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing drizzle will occur before the snow develops, so roads may be slippery in spots. The snow is generally expected to be light late tonight into Tuesday morning, with intensity picking up in the afternoon.