Chilly rainstorm from Alaska to bring early dose of winter

SAN DIEGO - A chilly rainstorm bred in the Gulf of Alaska will bring a early dose of winter to San Diego County late tonight and Monday, a National Weather Service meteorologist said today.

About one-half to one inch of rain is expected along the coast, said Noel Isla of the NWS. ''Mainly the rain will fall Monday -- all through Monday -- also with the possibility of thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening hours,'' Isla said.

Two inches or more of precipitation could fall on the western mountain slopes, with snow dusting the higher peaks, according to the NWS.

The mountains could also recei...