Crews with the County of San Diego Public Works were clearing out debris and checking pipes and drains on Tuesday in various parts of the county ahead of this week’s storms.

San Diego County could see potentially heavy rains and some snow this week. Here’s where residents and businesses can pick up free sandbags across the county.

Those needing sandbags should consider calling ahead to double-check availability and remember to bring a shovel to fill the bags

San Diego is expected to get hit by its first major storm of the year this week following the single slowest start to the region's typical "rainy season" in recorded history.

Wet weather is on its way to San Diego County Tuesday, forecasters said. The National Weather Service reported a 10% to 15% chance of light precipitation on Tuesday as the marine layer deepens from coastal to foothill areas throughout the county.

There is up to a 15% chance of light precipitation on Tuesday as the marine layer deepens from coastal to foothill areas throughout the county, with the heavier rain arriving later in the week, forecasters said.

Wet weather is on its way to San Diego County Monday, with rain arriving as early as Tuesday, forecasters said