SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — It's the second day of wintery weather for the mountains after a winter storm brought snow to San Diego's mountains where crews have been plowing snow on Mount Laguna near Julian since Monday. In Mount Laguna, a slight chance of snow showers will remain for Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.
Eastbound and westbound Interstate 8 off-ramps to Sunrise Highway are closed due to snow and too much traffic, according to Caltrans San Diego.
Caltrans San Diego reports work crews are removing the first snow of the season from State Route 79 running from Interstate 8 through Cuyamaca Rancho State Park near Julian. Visitors to the area are warned to take their trash with them when they leave as there aren't enough trash cans available to handle the visitor volume.
If you’re heading to the snow, AAA reminds visitors to have chains, make sure windshield wipers are working, have a flashlight, batteries and always be prepared.
A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for San Diego mountains as Tuesday's shower chance will dry up by the afternoon hours. Expect more sunshine and passing clouds as high pressure starts to build in. Temperatures will remain on the cool side as daytime highs peak near seasonal.
A high surf advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. Wednesday for county coastal areas, which should expect isolated amounts of rain up to .75 inches through late Tuesday night. A small craft advisory is in effect until noon Tuesday for county coastal waters, with potentially hazardous conditions such as gusty winds and high seas expected for small watercraft.
The highest rain totals were concentrated in the mountain areas, with 1.62 inches recorded at Lake Henshaw, 1.47 inches at Pine Valley and 1.42 inches at Mesa Grande. It'll be sunny by the afternoon Tuesday, with highs in the 50s and 60s.
Watch: Snow falls near Sunrise Highway and Laguna Mountain in San Diego County on Monday.