...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM AKST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Visibility reductions down to 1/4 mile will be possible in blowing snow. * WHERE...Seward Peninsula, Bering Strait region, Kobuk Valley, and Kotzebue Sound. * WHEN...Until 11 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. &&