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Blizzard Warning National Weather Service Green Bay, Wisconsin 11:56 AM CST Friday January 12, 2024 A BLIZZARD WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 3:00 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON CST SATURDAY A strengthening low-pressure system will track from the mid-Mississippi Valley to the central Great Lakes today into Saturday. The strong system will bring heavy snow and strong winds to the region. Most of the region should see between 7 to 15 inches of snow, with the highest amounts across northeast Wisconsin. In addition, wind gusts could reach around 50 mph in the Fox Valley and lakeshore areas where blizzard conditions are expected late this afternoon into Saturday morning. Temperatures near freezing could locally reduce snowfall totals right along the Lake Michigan shoreline today. * WHAT: For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 13 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE: Southern Marinette County and Southern Oconto County Counties. * WHEN: For the Winter Storm Warning, until 3:00 PM CST this afternoon and for the Blizzard Warning, from 3:00 PM this afternoon to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS: Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.