Winter Weather — Haleakala Summit, Hawaii

2008-02-01 to 2008-02-04 · Haleakala Summit, Hawaii

Event narrative

Icy conditions and gusty winds at the summit of Haleakala caused travel problems for those heading to the highest elevations on the Valley Isle of Maui.

Wider weather episode

An upper trough over the Hawaiian Islands enhanced trade wind showers, which resulted in wintry conditions in the higher elevations, and heavy rain, thunderstorms, and flash flooding over much of the state at lower elevations. More than 200 homes, most of them on the Big Island of Hawaii and in Kauai, were damaged by the high water. Because of high water and landslides, the flooding closed many roadways from time to time. At least two cars and a 40-foot shipping container were swept into a stream and river in Kauai on the 3rd of February, with the container hitting two bridges as it moved down the Hanapepe River to the ocean. No dollar cost estimate on damages was available. There were no serious injuries.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 76443. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.