LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Heavy rain fell across the county for much of Tuesday, with forecasters predicting more rain and warning of small stream flood conditions.

The National Weather Service issued small stream flood warnings for Lake County and surrounding counties that remains in effect through 1 p.m. Wednesday.

A storm front moving across the region is expected to intensify rainfall into early Wednesday, the agency said. Between 1 and 3 inches of rainfall is expected, particularly over the Coastal Range.

Officials cautioned that drivers needed to give themselves more time when traveling. If water covers the roadway, don't cross it, as it may be too deep for a vehicle to safely pass.

The National Weather Service also issued a wind advisory through 4 a.m. Wednesday for Lake County below 4,000 feet, warning of gusts between 25 and 35 miles per hour, and as high as 50 miles per hour.

Lake County could see snow as low as 2,300 feet on Wednesday, with chances of rain at 50 percent, according to the forecast.

Rain is expected to taper off during the week, with rain possible on New Year's Day, the forecast said.

Lake County Public Works Road Division crews were checking drainages and patching potholes on Tuesday, according to Road Superintendent Steve Stangland.

He told Lake County News late Tuesday afternoon that all county roads were open, with some standing water reported on Soda Bay Road near Big Valley Rancheria outside of Lakeport.

“That's the only report we have of anything out of the ordinary,” Stangland said.

On the area's highways Tuesday there were reports of potholes, pooling water, rocks and mud as a result of the storms, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The CHP reported a tree on Bottle Rock Road near Kelseyville before 10 p.m. and a large boulder on New Long Valley Road just north of Highway 20 shortly before 11 p.m.

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