Downed Trees Possible With Strong Winds, Rain on the Way

Spring will make a stormy arrival Sunday, with forecasters predicting gale-force winds, rain and snow in the mountains.

Rain is expected to develop late Sunday and continue through Monday morning, bringing an inch or more to the coastal region and up to 2 feet to the mountains above 5,000 feet, says the National Weather Service.

Thunderstorms are possible once the storm front sweeps into the region Sunday evening, according to the National Weather Service, which issued a flash flood watch and a wind advisory for coastal areas. For detailed La Mesa weather information, visit members.cox.net/pabloco/.

Winds out of the south will increase to about 35 mph Sunday afternoon, with stronger gusts possible. Forecasters say downed trees and power lines are possible.

In the mountains, a winter weather advisory will be in effect for elevations of 5,500 or more.

City News Service contributed to this report.