#River Incident- SBC assisting Lompoc PD and SB Sheriff with body recovery along the Santa Ynez River near Santa Lucia Canyon Rd in Lompoc Valley. Two adults in kayaks discover body of missing male in river. Resources still on scene. C/T 12:52

Snow can be seen atop West Camino Cielo and Santa Ynez Peak above Lake Cachuma Wednesday morning as a strong winter storm approaches Southern California.

Rare Sight- A light dusting of snow covers the Santa Ynez Mountains behind Santa Barbara Thurs morning following a cold overnight storm. It was the first of several days of wintry weather culminating in a blizzard warning for the mountains of Southern California beginning Fri.

Winter Storm-A light snow falls along Painted Cave Rd and mtns above Santa Barbara Thurs morning.The storm will bring dangerous conditions Fri-Sat and a blizzard warning (the first since 1989) for the mtns of SoCal with snow down to 1000’ and 2-5” of rain in the lower elevations.

Snow falling near the 2,200 ft summit of San Marcos Pass on Highway 154 caught drivers off guard, briefly stranding them until Caltrans plows could clear the highway. The CHP has shut down Hwy 154 in both directions for an unknown duration.

Snow falling near the 2,200 ft summit of San Marcos Pass on Highway 154 caught drivers off guard, briefly stranding them until Caltrans plows could clear the highway. The CHP has shut down Hwy 154 in both directions for an unknown duration.

Snow falling near the 2,200 ft summit of San Marcos Pass on Highway 154 caught drivers off guard, briefly stranding them until Caltrans plows could clear the highway. The CHP has shut down Hwy 154 in both directions for an unknown duration.

Motorists drive though minor flooding on surface streets in the City of Goleta during a winter storm. A reminder to slow down, give extra time to get where you are going, and turn your headlights on so others may see you. Rain, heavy at times, is expected throughout the day.

The height and speed of water has increased near the confluence of San Pedro Creek as it passes below Hollister Ave in the City of Goleta as the rainfall intensifies. Rain is expected to continue throughout the day.

SBC FF’s survey the damage caused by a 100’ eucalyptus tree that fell across San Jose Creek and partially onto Calle Real in the City of Goleta. With the ground already saturated and winds picking up, more will surely follow. Please treat all lines down as live wires & Call 911.

Lighter than normal traffic passes through the community of Montecito along US Hwy 101 as rain continues to fall. An evacuation order was issued for identified properties and areas in the Thomas, Alisal, and Cave Fire as of 8:00 AM this morning.

SBC Fire Captain Jason Orr surveys the damage from a fallen eucalyptus tree onto a bridge that crosses Tecolote Creek, near the Bacara Resort, in Goleta.

Santa Barbara County Flood Control workers survey San Antonio Creek Tuesday afternoon as it overflows a crossing in Tucker’s Grove Park near Santa Barbara.

Runoff from heavy rains create a waterfall in Tucker’s Grove Park near Santa Barbara. The flowing water will find its way to San Antonio Creek and eventually drain into the ocean.

Evacuation Orders for the identified properties and areas associated with the Alisal, Cave and Thomas Fire burn scars in south Santa Barbara County are CANCELLED as of 5:30 PM. Take caution when returning home. Expect slick roads and debris in the area.

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