Snow attracted visitors to some of San Diego's mountains to experience a snowy paradise. SAN DIEGO — Recent cold temperatures and precipitation have brought snow to the mountains along Sunrise Highway in San Diego County, attracting visitors eager to experience a winter wonderland.

While a cold, winter storm drenched most of San Diego County on Thursday, the mountain ranges were getting a fresh dusting of white snow. The National Weather Service was receiving reports of an inch-and-a-half of snow in Julian and less than an inch of wet snow on Volcan Mountain.

San Diego's Palomar Mountain saw more snow than any other mountain in Southern California with 9 inches total.

Showers and thunderstorms are expected throughout San Diego County in the middle of the week, with periods of gusty winds, forecasters said Tuesday.

A winter weather warning is in effect for parts of San Diego County's mountain communities, with heavy snow and windy conditions expected Thursday.

Weather Advisory was in effect for San Diego County's mountain communities Thursday with heavy snow and windy conditions expected.

With a winter storm bringing snow to San Diego's mountains, many San Diegans took the opportunity to see and enjoy the fresh powder.