The weather service is forecasting up to a foot or more of snow with winds of up to 100 mph over the weekend for the Big Island peaks.
Hawaii’s two peaks, Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, both located more than 13,000 feet above sea level, are the only two locations that see annual snow in Hawaii.
Both peaks typically see new snow each winter, mainly because Hawaii’s wet season runs from October to April, and temperatures frequently drop below freezing on the summits from November to May. 3.
Although Hawaii’s Big Island will see snow, the vast majority of the entire state will see rain, a lot of rain. Most of the rest of the state has a flood watch.
Be prepared to adjust your travel plans accordingly if you’re in Hawaii, as some roads may be closed or difficult to navigate during flooding or heavy snowfall with poor visibility.
Counterfeit for the rest of the US
Snow may be abundant in Alaska and Hawaii, but it is in short supply across the contiguous United States. Outside of the fake snow created by ski resorts throughout November, it can be difficult to find snow, even in some locations that are normally white. But there might be a glimmer of hope for some snow this weekend, just not in Colorado.
Denver is not alone. The majority of the lower 48 states recorded below-average snowfall last month.
That could change for some areas this weekend as snow is likely to return in the Midwest on Sunday.
An area of low pressure developing over Montana this weekend combined with an arctic air mass north of the US-Canada border will provide the ingredients needed for a moderate blizzard event. .
“More than 5 inches of snow is likely over the northern half of North Dakota, primarily north of Interstate 94. This amount of snow and the potential for heavy snowfalls is possible. may lead to difficult travel conditions.”
Winter storm warnings and warnings have been issued from Montana to Wisconsin, but more areas could be added over the weekend.
Several inches of snow are forecast in northern Michigan, including Marquette, where snow is likely in the forecast through Friday through Monday.
“For the Northeast, cold northwesterly winds and strong winds will result in below-average temperatures in early December,” the WPC said. “As a result, consistent lake-effect sleet is likely through Sunday morning with some intensification possible Saturday as a low-pressure system passes north.”
