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Blizzard conditions, freezing rain and strong winds slow holiday travel

The "significant" winter storm dropping heavy snow, freezing rains and potentially damaging ice is expected to last through early Wednesday, the National Weather Service warns.

Millions of people are under winter weather alerts on Tuesday as a blizzard-fueling storm pounds parts of the Plains region and Upper Midwest, leaving holiday travelers facing dangerous whiteout conditions and travel delays.

The "significant" winter storm with heavy snow, freezing rain and potentially damaging ice is expected to last through early said.

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