* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
accumulations of 6 to 16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40
mph.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast, Eastern Beaufort Sea
Coast, Central Arctic Plains and Central Brooks Range.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM AKDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas
of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A low pressure system moving over the
Brooks Range and Eastern North Slope over the weekend will bring
heavy snowfall to the area. Snow will gradually increase in
coverage through the day today, eventually peaking in intensity
tonight through much of Sunday. The highest snowfall totals are
expected to be along the Dalton Highway near and north of
Atigun Pass, as well as the coastal area stretching from
Deadhorse to Kaktovik.

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. This will make travel very
difficult or impossible.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.