* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches in the terrain. 3 to 6 inches in Noatak. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Noatak Valley and South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range.
* WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 4 PM AKDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow may mix with, or changeover to rain Saturday afternoon/evening, then back to snow Saturday night.