A WET START TO 2016: STORMS TO SWEEP IN, STARTING SUNDAY

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East County News Service

January 1, 2016 (San Diego's East County)--“What could be better than the Rose Parade? How about a parade of storms!” The National Weather Service website in San Diego states on New Year’s morning. Starting late Sunday, the first in a series of storms will move in, bringing light rain across Southern California, with the heaviest rainfall forecast for southern San Diego County.  More storms will bring additional rain throughout the week, with heavy downpours  at times.  Snow is forecast for 4,500 feet elevation and higher.

Watch for blowing snow and dust in the mountain and desert areas.

In coastal areas, very large and potentially damaging surf will build Wednesday and continue through at least Friday. Beach erosion, minor coastal flooding during high tide, strong rip currents, and damage to coastal structures are all possible.

It definitely looks like an active start to the year! Readers, please send us your local winter wonderland and extreme weather photos this week.


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