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Winter Storm Warning and 8″ Fresh Snow Forecast for Hawaii

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A winter storm warning was in effect in Hawaii yesterday as cold weather and high winds brought snow accumulations to the higher elevations of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa. URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Honolulu HI 334 PM HST Mon Dec 19 2022 …WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH 6 AM HST TUESDAY.. HIZ028-201445- /O.CON.PHFO.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-221220T1600Z/ Big Island Summits- […]

SnowBrains | December 20, 2022
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NASA: Hawaii’s Mauna Loa, World’s Largest Active Volcano, Erupts for 1st Time in 40-Years

The world’s largest active volcano—Hawaii’s Mauna Loa—has been quiet for the past four decades. But in November 2022, the volcano began to stir. Related: Yes, You Can Actually Ski in Hawaii The first signs of unrest emerged in early October 2022, when U.S. Geological Survey data showed a tenfold increase in small earthquakes beneath the volcano’s summit caldera—a result of […]

SnowBrains | November 30, 2022
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The Top 5 Most Unexpected Places to Ski

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Skiing and snowboarding are sports that are enjoyed in almost every region of the world. Whether the area is served by lifts or is a backcountry paradise barely matters as long as there is a way up and a ride down. These are the 5 strangest, most unexpected areas that you can ski: 5. Arizona Snowbowl Ski Resort, Arizona – […]

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Jesse | July 7, 2022
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Snow in Hawaii as Winter Weather Advisory Issued

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A winter weather advisory, downgraded from a winter storm warning, was in effect in Hawaii yesterday as cold weather and high winds brought snow accumulations to the higher elevations of 13,083-foot Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa. Heavy rain, gusty winds, snow on summits pounds Big Island of Hawaii…FLOOD WARNING, WIND ADVISORY, WINTER STORM WARNING FOR SUMMITS 04/16/2022 THROUGH 04/18/2022….BE SAFE BIG […]

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SnowBrains | April 18, 2022
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[VIDEO] 2 Men Complete First Ever Ascent of the World’s Tallest Mountain

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CragBrains | January 27, 2022
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NASA: Rare Blizzard Brings Snow to Hawaii’s Tallest Volcanoes

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A low-pressure system called a “Kona low” developed northwest of Hawaii in the first week of December 2021, dropping snow on the peaks of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa. The storm also brought high winds, intense rainfall, and flash flooding, along with reports of landslides, downed trees, and power outages. Some roads and schools were closed, and Hawaii Governor David […]

WeatherBrains | December 9, 2021
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[PHOTO TOUR] Hawaii Wakes Up to Fresh Blanket of Snow Following Blizzard

  Following an early-season winter storm in Hawaii, the Aloha State saw its upper peaks blanketed in a fresh layer of snow—almost good enough to ski! Most melted very shortly after the storm once the sun had come out. Related: Blizzard Warning Issued in Hawaii This Weekend: 12″ of Snow or More on Big Island Summits WTF?? Snow storms in Hawaii? […]

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Clay Malott | December 7, 2021
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Yes, You Can Actually Ski in Hawaii

You read that right, Hawaii’s tallest mountain gets a dusting of snow most winters. Mauna Kea towers over the ocean at 13,796 ft. The “ski area” has no lifts, but a road to the summit provides access to the world-class observatory as well as skiable terrain. When it snows, a 4-wheel drive vehicle is required to reach the summit. Riders […]

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Joseph Phillips | December 3, 2021
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