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Hawaii covered in snow after winter storm.
Summary
A winter storm tied to a Kona Low brought snow to the summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, and agencies shared video and a timelapse showing snow at the high-altitude peaks.
Content
Snow fell on Hawaii's highest volcanic summits this week after a winter storm. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning saying deep moisture ahead of a developing Kona Low produced periods of heavy snow and rime icing at Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa. Video from the summit of Mauna Kea and a timelapse from the U.S. Geological Survey showed snow at the summits. Much of the rest of the islands was under flood watch as rain fell at lower elevations.
Reported details:
- The National Weather Service warned of heavy mixed precipitation and significant rime icing on roadways at the summits.
- Video captured Mauna Kea blanketed in snow, and the USGS posted a timelapse of snow at Mauna Loa's summit.
- A meteorologist with the NWS' Honolulu office said there were no official measurements but reported approximately 2 to 3 feet of snow at the summits.
- Agencies noted that much of Hawaii remained under flood watch for heavy rain at lower elevations and that another Kona Low was not expected this week.
Summary:
The storm produced snowfall at high elevations while lower areas faced heavy rain and flood watches. Undetermined at this time.
