The weather system that soaked Santa Barbara County over the past few days has pushed rainfall totals well above average for all areas.

Early season storms have raised the hope that the county might find relief from the drought that has gripped most of California the past two years.

As of Sunday morning, San Marcos pass had received 15.55 inches or 245% of normal rainfall to date for the rain year that began Sept. 1, according to the county Flood Control District.

Similarly, Lompoc had received 230% of normal; Santa Maria, 185%; Santa Ynez, 161%; Santa Barbara, 155%; Goleta, 126%; and Carpinteria, 112%.

In the 48 hours ending at 6 p.m. Sunday, San Marcos Pass had received 6.91 inches of rain, making it the county’s wettest spot, according to the county Public Works Department.

Other 48-hour readings included Gibraltar Reservoir, 5.41 inches; Tecolote Canyon just west of Goleta, 5.40 inches; Santa Ynez, 2.39 inches; Montecito, 1.87 inches; Lompoc, 1.70 inches; Goleta, 1.69 inches; Santa Barbara, 1.46 inches; Carpinteria, 1.22 inches; and Santa Maria, 0.77 inches.

More rain was in the forecast for the county Sunday night into Monday, mainly between 11 p.m. and 11 a.m., according to the National Weather Service in Oxnard.

The chance of precipitation was 80% Sunday, dropping to 70% on Monday morning, with skies clearing by the afternoon hours.

Daytime temperatures will be cool for the next few days, with highs in the mid-50s, and overnight lows in the low- to mid-40s.

A Beach Hazards Statement was issued, warning of dangerous rip currents and elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet. It was to remain in effect until Monday evening.

The next chance of rain will be Friday and the coming weekend.

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