(National Weather Service Map)
Cloudy skies did not bring much rain to Santa Barbara County on Saturday as the first of three storms blew through the region.
Rainfall detection from the public works showed from 16:00 on Saturday that most provincial areas had received less than 0.3 centimeters during the previous 24 hours.
“The first of a series of three storm systems will move through the region tonight, and then a stronger storm system is expected for Sunday afternoon to Monday with better chances of rain and mountain snow,” the National Weather Service said in its forecast. discussion.
There have been reports of the dusting of snow at higher altitudes, and in various places there are accumulations of hail.
A cold storm is expected to penetrate the province on Sunday night and Monday, and according to the National Weather Service, local daytime temperatures will drop to 50s early next week.
Snow levels from the storm are expected to be 3,500 feet to 4,000 feet on Sunday night and heights to 1,500 feet to 2,500 feet on Monday.
A rainbow shone in the sky above Milpas Street in Santa Barbara on Saturday morning. (Brooke Holland / Noozhawk photo)
Windy weather is also forecast, with gusts up to 20 km / h on Sunday evening and 30 km / h on Monday evening.
The possibility of snow at lower altitudes and gusts means there is a winter storm surge in force Sunday night through Monday night for the mountains in Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, including San Marcos Pass, San Rafael Wilderness and the Dick Smith Wilderness Area.
A person rowed a cannon along the waves at Leadbetter Beach in Santa Barbara on Saturday as storm clouds gathered. (Mike Eliason Photo)
The third storm, which is expected to hit Santa Barbara County Wednesday through Friday, is expected to drop significant amounts of rain and snow. Forecasts will be more detailed within the next few days, according to the National Weather Service.
Santa Barbara County recently updated its flood and rubble risk map under the Thomas Fire fire area in Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria. It can be viewed online by clicking here, and the province has more resources for storm preparation available at readysbc.org/storm-ready/.
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