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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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NOAA: It’s Gonna Snow 6″ in Hawaii Tonight…

Skiing Mauna Kea, Hawaii

Yup, it snows in Hawaii and they even ski and snowboard in Hawaii. Most years see enough snow to ride on but we aren’t sure if that happened this season… Regardless, it’s gonna snow in Hawaii this evening and tomorrow above 12,000′. * WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 inches or more are possible. * WHERE…Big Island Summits […]

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WeatherBrains | May 6, 2021
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Winter Storm Dumps 1-2 FEET of Snow in Hawaii, More Snow on the Way

Winter storm in Hawaii

A major winter storm system has recently hit Mauna Kea, a volcano on the Big Island near Mauna Kea, dumping approximately 1-2 FEET of new snow on the summit. A winter weather advisory was issued for the area last Friday as a heavy-impact storm hit the volcano, producing snowdrifts as deep as 4 feet, the general manager of Maunakea Support […]

WeatherBrains | January 16, 2020
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NOAA: Winter Weather Advisory for Hawaii Today & Tomorrow | 2-4″ of Snow Forecast

Skiing Mauna Kea, Hawaii

NOAA has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Hawaii today that is calling for 2-4″ of snow on the 13,80′ Mauna Kea and 13,600′ Mauna Loa volcanos on the Big Island of Hawaii that expires tomorrow morning at 6am local time. Periods of snow and rain will continue, with the more intense precipitation falling in the form of snow. Additional […]

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WeatherBrains | November 29, 2017
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NOAA: Winter Storm Warning for Hawaii Today | Snow Has Forced Road Closure

Yep, snow is forecast on the Big Island of Hawaii today and tonight and enough snow has already fallen in Hawaii to close the road to the summit of 13,803′ Mauna Kea at the Visitor Information Center at 9,200′, according to rangers. NOAA has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Mauna Kea on Hawaii that ends today at 6:30pm PST […]

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WeatherBrains | November 28, 2017
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It Snowed In Hawaii Yesterday!

Snow on 13,800 Mauna Kea in Hawaii yesterday.

On Thursday night, July 16th, a thunderstorm dropped about 2 inche of snow on the summit of Hawaii’s tallest peak, 13,800-foot Manuna Kea. Snow on 13,800 Mauna Kea in Hawaii yesterday.The snow stayed on the ground until midday Friday (yesterday). Hawaii gets snow just about every year, but nearly always in the winter. That said, National Weather Service meteorologitst Maureen Ballard says that snow can fall on the summit of Mauna Kea any time of the year.

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SnowBrains | July 18, 2015
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