So far, rainfall amounts around the region have been about as expected, with locations picking up around a half to one inch. Localized amounts of 3-5" also fell on some of our lower coastal slopes overnight. Additional rainfall of around a quarter inch is possible today as widely scattered showers and thunderstorms continue with the snow level near 8,000 feet this afternoon. Thunderstorms will be capable of producing locally heavy rain, gusty winds, lightning and hail or graupel, may even see a few flurries mix in. Expect cool and windy conditions temperatures cooling to the 30s and 40s. West to southwest winds will also continue at 10-20 mph, with gusts near 30 mph possible. Showers will taper off tonight into Friday wiith gradually clearing skies and lighter winds as lows cool to the lower 30s, a few flurries are possible overnight. Residual moisture could bring a few scattered showers on Friday with winds turning north to northeasterly 5-15 mph as highs reach the 40s. A mild Santa Ana will develop through the weekend with gusty offshore winds to 35 mph possible below passes and canyons with below-normal temperatures. Weak ridging aloft will return next week for fair and warmer weather as temperatures return to normal with dry conditions. Longer range is advertising more unsettled weather towards next weekend that could lead to more precipitation across the area, but it's still too far out for any details.

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