Storm system dumping rain, snow across SD County

SAN DIEGO (CNS) - The third winter storm of the week has arrived in San Diego County, bringing heavy rain to the region Friday along with snow in the mountains, according to the National Weather Service.

The "atmospheric river'' is making its way east across the county, with the heaviest rainfall expected early Friday morning, then scattered showers into Friday afternoon, forecasters said.

The weather agency issued a flash flood watch that will be in effect through Friday afternoon in coastal areas, western valleys and the mountains.

A winter storm advisory will also be in effect until 6 p.m....