Winter Weather Advisory

Locations Affected

Mauna Kea, HI ∙ Island of Hawai‘i, HI ∙ Mauna Loa, 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 120 PM 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 REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 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 to around 60 mph. * WHERE...Big Island Summits. * WHEN...Until 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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