Rain continues Tuesday, inches of mountain snow & winter storm warning

SANTA BARBRA COUNTY, Calif. - Isolated showers and thunderstorms remain possible from Monday into early Tuesday before steady rain returns Tuesday afternoon and evening.

Another half inch or more is expected Tuesday along the coast with higher totals possible inland. Snow levels will drop to 3000 ft by Wednesday with 1-3 inches of snow possible in nearby mountain areas.

Another round of rain arrives early Thursday bringing another half an inch or more.

We are looking mostly dry this Friday with some light chances of rain over the weekend and another storm expected by next Monday.

A winter storm warning is in effect for Santa Barbara and Ventura County mountains until 9am Thursday with inches of snow possible. Wind alerts are in effect until 6pm Monday with gusts between 40 and 60 mph. A high surf advisory is in effect until 10pm Friday with 8-12 ft waves at Ventura County beaches and 10-20 ft waves at Central Coast Beaches.

On Monday Feb 16th, severe thunderstorm warnings and flood advisories were issued throughout the day in our area. More alerts are likely to be issued this week.