rainfall totals

1-3" of rain possible for the Tri-Counties between Friday and Sunday.

Some coastal areas have had more than 4" of rain, while some numbers in the region's mountains top 11".

Storm expected to make one-two punch to the region, but it's unclear if the first wave or the second wave will be the strongest.

Some mountain areas have had four to five inches of rain. Coastal areas received one to three inches.

The system is expected to move through the region quickly.

Rainfall from the first two systems is expected to be light. The third system is more of a question mark.

1-3" predicted for Central Coast, with a half inch in the forecast south of Point Conception.

Changes in ocean water temperatures indicate a La Nina pattern is forming. La Ninas can mean below average rainfall for our region, and can set the stage for drought conditions.

Parts of the region get more than 2" of rain.

Mountains above Montecito received nearly 7" of rain. More rain on the way this week, but totals expected to be low.