* WHAT...Heavy snow above 7000 feet. Additional snow accumulations
of 4 to 8 inches with up to 12 inches along the Sierra crest. 1 to
3 inches of snow accumulation for communities along Highway 395.
Ridge winds gusting up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Mono County.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially through
mountain passes such as Sonora and Tioga passes. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Tuesday evening commute. Gusty winds
could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall is expected through late
Tuesday afternoon with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour
possible at times.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Do not attempt travel on high
elevation roads if they are closed. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.