As much as 6-10 inches of snow expected to hit Green Bay on Tuesday afternoon, evening

GREEN BAY - Green Bay, get ready — the area is getting its first big snow storm of the season tonight.

A winter storm warning was issued from 3 a.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday. The National Weather Service said the heaviest snowfall is expected east and south of a line from Stevens Point to Shawano to Wausaukee.

Here's what to know, including when the winter weather is expected to begin, when the snow will ramp up, and how much snowfall the Green Bay area will get.

When will the winter weather begin?

The snow will come overnight Monday.

An early drizzle will become snow that will move into the area after midnight Monday. By the Tuesday morning commute, there should be an inch on the ground, said Timm Uhlmann, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Ashwaubenon.

When, where will the snowfall ramp up?

The storm system is coming up from the Central Great Plains and will hit the northeastern part of the state mostly Tuesday. Most of the snow will fall Tuesday afternoon and evening, he said. Strong winds will pick up later Tuesday, up to 40 mph.

"A lot of the impact will be focused on the evening commute," Uhlmann said.

How much snowfall is expected?

As of Monday morning, the Green Bay area is expected to get between 6 to 10 inches, according to National Weather Service.

What snow will the Green Bay area experience?

A winter storm warning is in place for for Calumet, Manitowoc, Brown, Door and Kewaunee counties until 6 a.m. Wednesday. Drivers should prepare for difficult and slippery commutes Tuesday.

The snow will wrap up Tuesday night toward midnight, but visibility may still be low as strong winds continue.

De Pere declares snow emergency

The city of De Pere announced a snow emergency that starts at 5 a.m. Tuesday through 6 a.m. Wednesday. The city is encouraging people to stay home. The announcement also said no cars should be parked on De Pere streets and vehicles could get towed if they obstruct with plowing operations.

Green Bay Gamblers hockey game postponed

The Green Bay Gamblers game against the Chicago Steels on Tuesday will be rescheduled due to impending weather, according to PMI. The new date will be announced later.

School closings for Green Bay, De Pere, Howard-Suamico, others

Green Bay-area schools began announcing closures late Monday afternoon. Those school districts that have closed include Green Bay, Ashwaubenon, De Pere, Howard-Suamico, Pulaski and Wrightstown.

Oneida Nation to close operations early on Tuesday

Oneida Nation will closing its operation at 2 p.m. Tuesday because of the predicted snowstorm. "Limited online & over the phone services may be available as some employees will be telecommuting," said a post on X, formerly Twitter.

Wisconsin DOT urges caution

The state Department of Transportation urged drivers to check road conditions or incidents at 511wi.gov. "Snowplow crews and emergency responders across Wisconsin are preparing for potentially hazardous conditions on the roads throughout the duration of the storm," the DOT said in a news release Monday afternoon.

You can also download the Wisconsin 511 app.

This story will be updated as needed.

Benita Mathew is a health reporter for the USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin. Contact her at bmathew@gannett.com.

This article originally appeared on Green Bay Press-Gazette: First snowstorm in Green Bay this year expected bring 6 to 10 inches