Winter Weather — Big Island Summit, Hawaii

2023-01-28 to 2023-01-30 · Big Island Summit, Hawaii

Event narrative

Summit roads were closed for a period during this stretch due to high winds and snow.

Wider weather episode

An extended period of deep moisture and instability over the Big Island generated a mix of freezing rain, heavy snow and strong winds across the summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa (above 12,500 feet).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1072863. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.