A spring storm is expected to deliver light rain and gusty wind to parts of San Diego County starting Tuesday.
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Rain showers will ramp up Wednesday before diminishing on Thursday and windy conditions are expected to persist in the mountains and deserts throughout the three-day period, according to the National Weather Service.
Anticipated rainfall amounts through Thursday range from a quarter-inch or less in the deserts to three-quarters to 1 1/2 inches along the coast and in the valleys to up to 3 inches in the mountains, according to the weather service.
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Forecasters said the snow level would fall from about 7,000 feet to 5,500 feet by Wednesday afternoon and to 5,000 feet Wednesday night. Up to 4 inches could accumulate at resort levels and 4 to 8 inches or so may fall on the highest peaks.
Drier and warmer weather is expected Friday, but it will be followed by a second storm system this weekend.
