Winter Storm Watch

* CHANGES...Increased snow amounts and wind gusts to reflect the current forecast.

* 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 45 to 55 mph for areas along Highway 395.

* WHERE...Mono County.

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning.

* 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 burst of heavy snow is likely with this system Friday evening into early Saturday morning with snow levels falling to as low as 6000 feet.