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In photos: First major snowstorm of season has locals digging out, having fun
Barb Chernouski of Racine uses snow-blower outside her home on Appletree Circle
The snow is flying as Barb Chernouski cleans up Sunday around her house on Appletree Circle in Racine following the winter season's first major snowfall and up to 8 inches of accumulation.
Emerson Chong, 3, plays in the snow following season's first major winter storm
Emerson Chong, 3, of Mount Pleasant uses toy dump trucks to move snow around Sunday outside his home on Kingsview Drive after the season's first major winter storm.
Aidan Zusan shovels show outside Gooseberries store in Burlington
Employee Aidan Zusan shovels snow Sunday on the sidewalk outside Gooseberries Fresh Food Market in Burlington after the season's first major winter storm.
Snow covers decorations outside Union Grove Village Hall
Holiday decorations outside Union Grove Village Hall are covered in snow Sunday after the season's first major winter storm dumped up to 8 inches of snow in the area.
Pete Koszyczarek clears snow off car in Union Grove after snowstorm
Pete Koszyczarek of Union Grove clears snow off his car on State Street after winter weather finally arrived in the area with a storm that brought up to 8 inches of accumulation.
Dan Peterson clears his driveway in Burlington after season's first storm
Dan Peterson uses a snowblower to clear his driveway Sunday on Kendrick Avenue in Burlington as the region digs out from the winter season's first major snowstorm.
Luke Savage of Yorkville rides four-wheeler in the snow after winter storm
Luke Savage of Yorkville rides his four-wheeler through the snow Sunday outside his home on 59th Drive, taking advantage of the season's first major snowfall.
Snow drifts along state highway near Union Grove
Snow accumulates and forms dramatic drifts Sunday along Highway 75 in the Town of Dover, just west of Union Grove, after a winter storm that brought up to 8 inches of snow in the area.
Barb Chernouski of Racine bundled up for season's first big snow
Barb Chernouski of Racine is bundled up Sunday to clear snow around her house on Appletree Circle following a storm that brought 8 inches of accumulation to Racine.
