Parts of Hawaii Island Covered in Snow
Summary
Parts of Hawaii's Big Island have received snowfall, especially on the highest peaks of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa. The National Weather Service in Honolulu issued a winter weather advisory due to the snow, which was expected to continue through Wednesday.Key Facts
- Snow covered parts of Hawaii's Big Island, particularly the summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa.
- The National Weather Service in Honolulu extended a winter weather advisory until Wednesday at 6 p.m. HST.
- Forecasts predicted 1 to 2 more inches of snow, following 4 inches on Tuesday.
- Snowfall at these high altitudes contrasts with Hawaii’s usual tropical weather.
- The summits are over 13,000 feet high, leading to possible slippery and dangerous travel conditions.
- Snowfall in Hawaii is not unusual but varies in amount and timing each year.
- There are no commercial ski operations on the Big Island despite occasional snow.
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