Winter Storm Warning

* CHANGES...Earlier start time to account for the arrival of gusty winds late this morning.

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet above 7000 feet, up to 6 inches between 6000 and 7000 feet, and little to no accumulations below 6000 feet. Wind gusts of 60 to 80 mph over ridges and gusts of 55 to 70 mph for areas along Highway 395.

* WHERE...Mono County.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of strong, gusty winds is expected late this morning into the afternoon, preceding the arrival of heavy snow. A burst of heavy snow is likely with this system this evening into early Saturday morning with snow levels falling to as low as 6000 feet.