There is a wind and flood advisory for the Central Coast through 4 p.m. today

NORTH COUNTY — There is a wind and flood advisory for the Central Coast today, Friday, Feb. 24. Both advisories have been extended until 4 p.m. this evening.

The winter storm began its journey on the Central Coast Thursday morning with some residents waking up to a dusting of snow on the ground. The cold front will continue with rain showers through this Saturday.

Here is a look at the rain precipitation for the last 24 hours as of 12 p.m. on Friday:

Estrella River (San Miguel): 1.04
Paso Robles: 1.08
Shandon: 1.19
Templeton: 1.57
Atascadero: 1.30
Santa Margarita: 2.36

Weather experts are expecting the Central Coast to see 1-3 inches of rain between Friday and Saturday. More rain is still in the forecast through next Wednesday.

CHP Fort Tejon reported closing the Grapevine, where the north and southbound I-5 is, this morning due to snow. The closure has lead to an increase in traffic on Highway 101.

Please be advised of varying road conditions and the following road closures:

Paso Robles