First wave of rain soaks most of SLO County. See how much fell in your area

Joe Tarica, Mackenzie Shuman
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A series of storms expected to bring rain to San Luis Obispo County over the next several days began with a good soaking overnight into Saturday.

County locations received anywhere from almost nothing to nearly 5 inches over the 24-hour period ending at 1 p.m. Saturday, according to the San Luis Obispo County Department of Public Works.

Rocky Butte, a location in the mountains northeast of Cambria, led the way with 4.89 inches.

The San Luis Obispo area received more than an inch of rain, while the South County only got a sprinkling.

Here’s a look at all the totals from across the county, according to SLO County Public Works:

  • Arroyo Grande: 0.40 inches

  • Atascadero: 0.75 inches

  • Cambria (Santa Rosa at Main): 1.13 inches

  • Camp San Luis Obispo: 1.22 inches

  • Canet near Morro Bay: 0.90 inches

  • Creston: 0.23

  • Davis Peak (near Montaña de Oro): 1.65 inches

  • Hog Canyon (north of Paso Robles): 0.73 inches

  • Highway 46 West: 1.84 inches

  • Lopez Dam: 0.43 inches

  • Los Berros: 0.47 inches

  • Los Osos: 1.01 inches

  • Morro Toro (Highway 41): 1.89 inches

  • Nipomo East: 0.21 inches

  • Nipomo South: 0.04 inches

  • Oceano: 0.24 inches

  • Rocky Butte: 4.89 inches

  • Salinas Dam: 0.87 inches

  • San Simeon: 0.84 inches

  • Santa Margarita: 0.78 inches

  • San Luis Obispo (Broad Street and Industrial Way): 1.16 inches

  • SLO Reservoir: 1.41 inches

  • Shandon: 0.15 inches

  • South Portal (Cuesta Grade): 1.90 inches

  • Templeton: 0.77 inches

  • Upper Lopez: 0.43 inches

What’s ahead in SLO County’s forecast

Looking ahead, rain was expected in the forecast through Monday across SLO County, according to the National Weather Service.

Up to three-quarters of an inch of rain was expected Saturday night, followed by another half inch on Sunday.

Heavier rain was predicted on Monday with between three quarters and one inch possible, the Weather Service said.

High surf advisory issued for SLO County

Meanwhile, San Luis Obispo County beaches were under a high surf advisory in effect from 3 a.m. Saturday through 9 a.m. Sunday, issued by the Weather Service.

Breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet were possible along county beaches, and swimmers should be aware of dangerous rip currents, the Weather Service warned.

“Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers,” the Weather Service wrote in its advisory. “Since rock jetties can be deadly locations in such conditions, stay off the rocks.”