Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 12 at 3:26AM HST until March 12 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 12, 2026 - 6:26am
Expires:
March 12, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING FOR
THE BIG ISLAND SUMMITS ABOVE 12000 FEET...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE BIG ISLAND SUMMITS ABOVE 12000 FEET...
.A powerful kona low located northwest of the state will bring
periods of heavy snow, thunderstorms, and strong winds starting
tonight through Saturday.
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow flurries and
freezing fog. For the Winter Storm Watch, blizzard conditions
possible. Total snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches. Winds
could gust as high as 110 mph.
* WHERE...Big Island Summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa above 12,000
feet elevation.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM HST this
evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from this evening through
Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Slick icy road conditions. Visibilities may drop below
1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.
Instruction:
Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Area Description:
Big Island Summit
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI