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SNOW AND STRONG WINDS EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON INTO TONIGHT... .A strong winter system will move north into the Great Lakes. Light to moderate snow will spread back into much of eastern WI this afternoon. A period of heavy snow is possible in the Fox Valley and lake shore this afternoon into early this evening, impacting the evening commute. Wind gusts from the northeast to north will also increase to 30 to 40 mph during the afternoon into this evening, reducing visibility and resulting in blowing and drifting snow in open areas. Hazardous travel conditions are expected at times, with the worst conditions occurring during the afternoon and early evening. ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations between one half and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Some drizzle or freezing drizzle is also possible during lulls in the 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 difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.