The system will drop 6 to 12 inches of snow in the mountains above 5,000 feet and create icy conditions on Interstate 8

Morning commuters were met with a soggy start to their day Thursday as heavy rain poured down across the region, requiring some drivers to navigate flooded roads and dodge water pockets.

A powerful storm system was expected to reach San Diego County overnight Thursday, bringing even more rain, wind, snow and a higher potential for flooding than its predecessor. The heaviest showers were expected overnight,