In the mountains above coastal Santa Barbara County, the vegetation is typically so deep and lush that it can soak up a half-inch of rainwater before it flows downhill. But that was before the Thomas fire swept through in December, burning those trees and brush to the ground. Now, the rain has no buffer, and […]
A strong Pacific storm that will hit Southern California early this week could bring up to 1½ inches of rain to San Diego and a dusting of snow to local mountains Tuesday. Forecasters say the storm system will arrive late tonight with a few light showers and increasing winds, with heavier rain, strong winds and […]
Officials across the region are preparing for the first major storm of the winter, which could cause significant flooding and property damage and snarl morning and evening rush-hour commutes. The National Weather Service predicted that up to an inch of rain along the coast, and roughly twice that in the mountains, would soak the region […]
After a record setting dry start to our water year, heavy rain is back in SoCal this week. Light rain is falling for the Monday morning commute, with heavier and more widespread showers hitting the region as the day progresses. A flash flood watch goes into effect Monday at 4 p.m. and going though Tuesday […]
Rains Finally Arrive, Bringing New Danger In California’s Vast Fire Zones
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Joseph Serna and Javier PanzarIn the mountains above coastal Santa Barbara County, the vegetation is typically so deep and lush that it can soak up a half-inch of rainwater before it flows downhill. But that was before the Thomas fire swept through in December, burning those trees and brush to the ground. Now, the rain has no buffer, and […]
First Strong Storm Of Season To End Region’s Dry Spell
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Karen Kucher and Gary RobbinsA strong Pacific storm that will hit Southern California early this week could bring up to 1½ inches of rain to San Diego and a dusting of snow to local mountains Tuesday. Forecasters say the storm system will arrive late tonight with a few light showers and increasing winds, with heavier rain, strong winds and […]
San Diego County Braces for Storm Surge, Flooding and Terrible Traffic
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-TribuneOfficials across the region are preparing for the first major storm of the winter, which could cause significant flooding and property damage and snarl morning and evening rush-hour commutes. The National Weather Service predicted that up to an inch of rain along the coast, and roughly twice that in the mountains, would soak the region […]
Mudslide, Flooding Fears As Rain Moves Into SoCal
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /NBC Los AngelesAfter a record setting dry start to our water year, heavy rain is back in SoCal this week. Light rain is falling for the Monday morning commute, with heavier and more widespread showers hitting the region as the day progresses. A flash flood watch goes into effect Monday at 4 p.m. and going though Tuesday […]