Particle.news
Download on the App Store
7 ARTICLES
·
22h ago

Kona Low Blankets Hawaii’s Highest Peaks in Snow as Warnings Ease

NWS now lists a winter weather advisory for the Big Island summits after significant snowfall closed the Mauna Kea summit road.

Image
Fresh snow surrounds an observatory on top of the Maunakea volcano on the island of Hawaii. 
Top of Mauna Kea looking out over a peak with the sunset pending
Snow blankets the summit of the Maunakea volcano near astronomical observatories on the island of Hawaii. 

Overview

  • Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa were coated in snow, with NWS Honolulu citing unofficial summit totals near 2 to 3 feet.
  • The summit road on Mauna Kea remains closed following icy, low-visibility conditions documented by crews and webcams.
  • Earlier alerts included a Winter Storm Warning and high winds of 50–60 mph with gusts up to 75 mph that made travel hazardous.
  • Flood watches and advisories extended across the islands as deep tropical moisture fueled heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms.
  • A high surf advisory is in effect for east-facing shores with 8–12 foot waves through Wednesday, adding coastal hazards as the system weakens and drifts west.