Winter Storm Watch

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 18 inches between 5,000 and 8,000 feet. Snow accumulations of 18 to 36 inches between 8,000 and 9,500 feet with locally higher totals along the ridgeline. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Sierra Slopes.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through late Thursday night.

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