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.

The rain will continue off and on through Saturday in most parts of the county with a brief respite Wednesday, the San Diego office of the National Weather Service said.