A blustery winter storm that moved into the Southland early this week brought more significant rainfall to the San Diego area today along with flurries of mountain snow.
As of midday Tuesday, the bands of dark clouds had delivered precipitation amounts ranging from less than a tenth of an inch to over 3 1/2 inches across the county, the National Weather Service reported.
The unsettled atmospheric system also generated stiff winds and widespread overnight lightning ground strikes, including one that set fire to scores of trees in Escondido, authorities said…