Rain ruins some events

The National Weather Service on Saturday expected the high winds and heavy rain to continue into this morning.

Late autumn storms dropped about .11 inches of rain on the Newport-Mesa area on Saturday morning.

Forecasters predicted the skies would eventually clear up this afternoon with a high near 61 degrees.

Police in Newport Beach and Costa Mesa reported only minor traffic accidents on Saturday due to the weather and no problems with flooding.

Several large outdoor events scheduled for local parks were rained out on Saturday.

The fourth-annual Great Serum Run dog sled race slated for Saturday morning at Fairview Park was canceled because city officials were concerned about what damage the rain and dogs would do to newly restored trails in the park.

The annual Snow Land event, which brings large drifts of manufactured snow to Costa Mesa for local children to play in also was canceled. The event was scheduled for Saturday at Balearic Park.

— Brianna Bailey