Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Honolulu, HI
Issued by NWS Honolulu, HI
514 WWHW40 PHFO 310151 WSWHFO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Honolulu HI 351 PM HST Thu Jan 30 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING FOR THE SUMMITS OF MAUNA KEA AND MAUNA LOA THROUGH 6 AM SATURDAY... .A strong winter low pressure system will bring periods of heavy snow to the summits of the Big Island through Friday night. HIZ028-311600- /O.CON.PHFO.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250201T1600Z/ Big Island Summits- 351 PM HST Thu Jan 30 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow developing. Snow will be heavy at times. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 85 mph will result in considerable blowing and drifting of snow. * WHERE...Big Island Summits. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility at times, with periods of zero visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet, and ice are expected or occurring. Strong winds are also possible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. Any travel plans to the summits should be postponed until the threat diminishes. && $$ JVC