Winter Storm Warning Issued for Big Island Summits; Up to 20 Inches of Snow and 100 MPH Gusts Expected
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Big Island Summits, forecasting heavy snow and extreme winds through Monday morning.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Big Island, Hawaii
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Honolulu HI
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Big Island, Hawaii.
Alert Details
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Honolulu, HI. The alert is currently in effect and is scheduled to remain active until Monday morning.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Big Island Summits at elevations above 12,000 feet.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors are advised to postpone any travel plans to the summits until the weather threat diminishes. Travel in these areas could be very difficult to impossible due to hazardous conditions.
Expected Conditions
A powerful kona low located northwest of the state is driving severe weather patterns. Expected conditions include:
- Snow Accumulation: Additional accumulation of 12 to 20 inches.
- Wind Speeds: Wind gusts could exceed 100 mph.
- Hazards: Periods of heavy snow and thunderstorms. Blizzard conditions are possible, with blowing snow creating periods of zero visibility.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective as of 2:59 AM HST on Saturday, March 14, and is expected to expire at 6:00 AM HST on Monday, March 16.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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