Heavy Snow — Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

1999-02-21 to 1999-02-22 · Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

Wider weather episode

Upper level trough and moist unstable airmass produced heavy snow that fell over the summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa. Snow depth of 5 to 6 inches was reported by UH-Hilo personnel.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5688923. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.