Winter Weather Advisory

Locations Affected

Mauna Loa, HI ∙ Mauna Kea, HI ∙ Island of Hawai‘i, HI

Headline

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR BIG ISLAND SUMMITS ABOVE 12500 FEET...
.An upper low will enhance moisture over the Big Island and bring the potential for snow and freezing rain.

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Honolulu HI 315 AM HST Wed Apr 8 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR BIG ISLAND SUMMITS ABOVE 12500 FEET... .An upper low will enhance moisture over the Big Island and bring the potential for snow and freezing rain. ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM HST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow and freezing rain. Total snow accumulations up 6 inches and ice accumulation up to a quarter inch possible. Winds will gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Big Island Summits. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 AM HST Friday. * IMPACTS...Ice accretion and snow on roads from this storm will make travel to the summits very difficult to impossible. Visibility may be significantly reduced. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities and use caution while driving.

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