"Heavy snow has blanketed the upper elevations of , forcing the closure of the summit access road and prompting a winter storm warning for Hawaii Island's highest peaks. The Center for Maunakea Stewardship announced early Monday that the road to the summit was closed due to snow and ice, with hazardous conditions expected to persist overnight and into the morning."
"According to the National Weather Service , a winter storm warning remains in effect for elevations above 11,000 feet, with 10 to 16 inches of snow forecast across the summits of Mauna Kea and nearby Mauna Loa. Mauna Kea rises to roughly 13,800 feet (4,205 meters) above sea level, high enough for winter conditions when Pacific storms collide with cold upper-atmosphere air."
Heavy snow blanketed the upper elevations of Hawaii's high volcanoes, prompting closure of the summit access road and a winter storm warning for peaks above 11,000 feet. The Center for Maunakea Stewardship closed the road because of snow and ice and warned of hazardous conditions overnight and into the morning. Forecasts called for 10 to 16 inches of snow on Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa. Mauna Kea reaches roughly 13,800 feet, high enough for winter conditions when Pacific storms meet cold upper-atmosphere air. Observatories captured snow-covered grounds and icy infrastructure. Authorities urged patience, caution, and checking the Mauna Kea Weather Center before travel.
Read at SnowBrains
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]