Powerful Winter Storm Brings Rain, Snow and Wind

A powerful winter storm system will bring the potential for rain and snow along with thunderstorms into San Diego County Monday.“We’re about to get a whole lot of action by way of weather,” NBC 7 Meteorologist Jodi Kodesh said. “Big time rain, snow, wind, maybe even fog – you name it – headed our way.” Send In Your Wild Weather Pictures and Video Winter weather and cold temperatures were expected late Monday and early Tuesday. Early morning sunshine will give way to increasing clouds.After 7 p.m. expect rain to begin with possible thunderstorms, Kodesh said.As of midnight, the North County will get the first band of rain – a wide swatch that will move across the county.“We all will likely get some rain in the overnight hours and into tomorrow morning,” Kodesh said.Some communities may see nearly a half of an inch of rain through Tuesday. Snowfall could measure 3 to 6 inches with snow accumulating as low as 2,500 to 3,000 feet according to the National Weather Service.A winter weather advisory has been issued beginning at 7 p.m. Monday through 10 p.m. Wednesday. The advisory means snow will cause travel delays for those in the mountains east and north of San Diego. Anyone planning on taking Interstate 15 through the Cajon Pass or Interstate 8 through the Sunrise Summit should check road conditions and plan accordingly.Photo Credit: NBC 7 This story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
Source: NBC San Diego