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An Alaskan storm will cycle through San Diego County Monday through Thursday, dropping 1 to 2 inches of rain in some areas, a half-foot of snow on Mount Laguna, winds gusting to 45 mph, and waves in the 8-to-10 foot range at local beaches, the National Weather Service says.
Rain and snow return to NorCal with thunderstorms possible on Wednesday. A stronger storm Sunday could bring 1.5–2.5 inches of rain and up to 7 feet of Sierra snow.
Forecast models show up to 10 feet of snow and 80 MPH winds hitting in a powerful multi-storm pattern.
An intense snow band is producing 3 inches of snow per hour along the Lake Ontario shoreline, with dangerous wind chills expected to reach -30 degrees overnight Thursday into Friday.
Dry through Saturday, then a powerful storm arrives Sunday. Expect 1.5–3 inches of valley rain, 3–5 feet of Sierra snow and gusty winds through midweek.