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HEAVY SNOW AND STRONG WINDS EXPECTED TODAY INTO TONIGHT... .A strong winter system will move north into the Great Lakes. Areas of freezing drizzle will precede the snow, resulting in icy roads, especially over northern Wisconsin. Light snow will continue to overspread the region this morning. The snow should remain light in most areas through early afternoon, then become moderate to heavy later this afternoon into early this evening. The bulk of the accumulating snow will fall late this afternoon and evening. Wind gusts from the northeast to north will also increase to 30 to 40 mph during the late afternoon into this 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 UNTIL 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. A light glaze of ice is possible this morning. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph this afternoon into this evening will result in reduced visibilities and patchy blowing snow. * WHERE...Portage, Waushara, Wood, Menominee, Northern Oconto County, Shawano, Southern Marinette County, Southern Oconto County, and Waupaca Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.