Southern California Storm (This is thread two)

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105. Latest update from DPW

The Weather Outlook - UPDATE

Rain has been coming in heavy bursts. Some flooding reported, but no serious problems to report

The upper level low, which was expected to move into Central California, has intensified and instead appears to be headed for Southern California. Winds in the afternoon have picked up and are blowing strongly out of the south. We should expect more periods of heavy rain today and this evening associated with the bands out at sea. Thunderstorms have been rolling across the region this afternoon and will through tomorrow with a chance of waterspouts and weak tornadoes near the coast. The NWS still feels that we are on track for 2”-3” along the coast through Sunday morning, 3”-5” mountains with significantly higher amounts on the south-facing slopes of Palomar Mountain, and 0.5”-1” of rain in the deserts. Snow level should be dropping to 6000’ Saturday morning and 5000’-5500’ by Saturday evening. We should expect 3”-4” of snow at the higher elevations. ·

Skies begin to clear late Sunday as weak high pressure forms over the area early next week for fair and warmer temperatures.

DPW crews are on 12-hour shifts working round the clock to keep our roads safe and passable. Watch out for crews and equipment and don't park in the roadway. Chain requirements will be posted here and on Facebook.com/SDCountyDPW.

It has not been as bad, but the second batch is just starting to come in. NWS was warning yesterday of movement at the fire scars if this kept up.

We have had on and off TStorms all day, with possible water spouts. Oh and the CAD page for the CHP has been having major issues updating. (Which is hardly surprising)