Winter Storm Warning

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Snow accumulations near 12 inches above 7000 feet, with up to 6 inches below 7000 feet. Snow accumulations up to 20 inches along the crest west of Lake Tahoe. Wind gusts of 70 to 90 mph over ridges and gusts of 35 to 45 mph for Truckee and Lake Tahoe communities. Wave heights 2 to 4 feet on Lake Tahoe.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 10 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds and Sierra cement snow could cause damage to trees and power lines. Strong winds and rough waves on Lake Tahoe will create hazardous conditions for small watercraft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of heavy snow is likely with this system late Friday afternoon into Friday evening with snow levels falling to as low as 5500 feet.