Posted on 12/03/2016 12:49:27 PM PST by Jyotishi
Mauna Kea, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - The snowfall has eased up slightly on the summits of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea on the Big Island, but another foot of snow is still possible Sunday.
A Winter Storm Watch is in effect through through Sunday night for elevations above 8,000 feet. The watch replaces the Winter Storm Warning, which was cancelled Saturday morning.
Deep tropical moisture which brought heavy snow to the summits and torrential downpours at lower elevations on the island is moving to the north. However, a light dusting of snow is possible Saturday before another storm system moves in from the west Sunday and Sunday night, bringing another round of heavy snow, especially above 12,000 feet. Another six to 12 inches of snowfall accumulation is possible.
Conditions on the summits remain hazardous. Besides being cold, east to southeast winds of 10 to 20 miles per hour are expected with higher gusts. The strong winds also will cause drifting snow, and freezing fog will reduce visibility to as low as a quarter of a mile.
It may be a while before you can see the white stuff up close. The road to the summit of Mauna Kea remains closed at the Visitor Information Station at the 9,200-foot level due to ice and snow on the roadways. The summit of Mauna Loa is also closed due to high winds and heavy snow. This means hiking and overnight camping is prohibited. The National Park Service said a thick blanket of snow was visible as low as 10,000 feet.
Unsettled weather is expected through the weekend.
I wonder if GOFUNDME will accept me ?
He better hurry up. He's only got a few months left. He should have done it during the summer when it was warmer.
That looks awesome. Have you skied it?
Nope, not much of a skier, and I’ve never been to Hawai’i.
I live on Maui and there is occasional snow on the mountains and at higher elevations.
However, I live in the warm dry area (Kihei) and will only see snow during football games ... at least until everyone has domed stadiums.
Snow on top of a volcano : )
Yep - supposed to break the freeing mark on the MS Gulf Coast - very rare this early.
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