Winter is returning with a bit of a vengeance. A winter weather advisory is in effect for 24 hours beginning 5am Tuesday.

Expect 3 to 6 inches at lake level, with 6 to 12 inches above 7,000 feet.

The National Weather Service in Reno expects the worst driving conditions to be Tuesday morning. For up-to-date road conditions, click on the state icons on the home page of Lake Tahoe News.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report