Winter Storm Watch

* CHANGES...A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for late Tuesday night through late Thursday night.

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches above 7000 feet, highest west of Highway 89. Up to 1 inch of snow around lake level. Ridgetop winds gusting as high as 70 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 2 to 3 feet above 7000 feet and 8 to 18 inches around lake level. Ridgetop winds as high as 80 mph.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 7 PM PST Monday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Tuesday night through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.