Big Island Video News

Serving Hawaii County

  • Hawaiʻi Island News Regions
    • Hamakua
      • Mauna Kea
    • Hilo
    • Kau
    • Kona
    • Kohala
    • Puna

images courtesy Mauna Kea observatory webcams

Hawaii Island Summits Buried In Snow
Avatar photo

by Big Island Video News
on Feb 23, 2018 at 7:16 am

Subscribe to Big Island Video News (FREE)

* indicates required

STORY SUMMARY

HAWAII ISLAND - A Winter Storm Warning continues for the tops Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa.

(BIVN) – Heavy snow occurring on the summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa this morning, as a Winter Storm Warning is in effect until 6 p.m. HST.

Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches are expected, the National Weather Service says. Observatory webcams on Mauna Kea show whiteout conditions.

Forecasters say strong winds are also possible, making travel very hazardous or impossible.

The Maunakea Summit Access road remains closed to the public at the Visitor Information Station at an elevation of 9, 200 feet, ranger say.

USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory webcams are also offering a glimpse of snow on the summit of Mauna Loa.

A Flash Flood Watch is also in effect for the rest of the Big Island.


Filed Under: Breaking Tagged With: Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, snow, Winter Storm Warning

LATEST NEWS

VOLCANO WATCH: Snowshoeing On Kīlauea? High Lava Fountains Pose New Challenges For USGS

Kīlauea Volcano Eruption Update for Thursday, June 10

Final Phase Of Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel Demolition Begins

Suspect Charged After Kona Airport Car Theft, Hilo Crash

Volcanic Activity Notice Issued As Kīlauea Episode 28 Begins

Hawaiʻi County Blesses Four More New Ambulances

About Big Island Video News

  • Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2025 · Dynamik-Gen on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in