Rain Likely to Continue Through Afternoon

The National Weather Service has predicted a 90 percent chance of rain through 4 p.m. Monday, lowering to a 20 percent chance by the evening.

The service said the winter storm will bring the area heavy rain and possible thunder storms. Preliminary estimates for this system are for about one to one-and-a-half inches to fall over the coast and valley and one to three inches in the foothills and mountains. Areas above 6,000 feet could see heavy snow.

The forecast for Tuesday and the rest of the week calls for clear skies.

Winds on Monday will come from the south and southeast at between 10 and 15 mph with gusts that could reach as high as 20 miles per hour. On Tuesday morning, however, strong Santa Ana winds are expected through and below passes and canyons.