A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely difficult.

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibility as low as one quarter mile at times in blowing snow. * WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast and Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 PM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility to one quarter mile or less at times. Travel will be difficult. Snow drifts will form.