A Dusting of Snow on Hawaii’s Tallest Peaks: Winter Storm Blankets Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa in Late November 2023.
In late November 2023, Hawaii’s highest peaks retained remnants of snow following a winter storm that inundated the islands with over a foot of precipitation. A Kona low, characterized by low pressure over the Pacific Ocean, unleashed abundant moisture across Hawaii from November 29 to December 1, 2023, leading to substantial rainfall. The Big … Read more