#Big Island Summits

Update: Wind advisory extended for summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa

East winds of 40 to 50 mph with gusts of more than 60 mph are expected to continue atop the mountains now through early Thursday morning.

Update: Wind advisory for Big Island summits canceled in predawn hours

The National Weather Service forecasts sustained east winds of 40 to 50 mph, with gusts of more than 60 mph.

Wind advisory issued for Big Island summits

High winds can forcefully open doors and damage hinges or slam doors shut, possibly causing injuries.

Update: Wind advisory canceled for Big Island summits

Sustained winds of 45 to 55 mph, with localized gusts of up to about 60 mph, are forecast atop Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa.

Update: Winter warning canceled for Big Island summits, wind advisory extended

Southwest winds of 40 to 50 mph with localized gusts to 60 mph are expected.

Update: High wind warning for Big Island summits extended

Southwest winds of 50 to 60 mph are forecast atop Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, with gusts of about 70 mph.

Wind advisory in effect on Big Island summits until Tuesday morning

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for the Big Island’s summits, reporting west winds of 40 to 50 mph with localized gusts over 60 mph just before noon on Monday. The advisory is in effect until 6 a.m. Tuesday. “Winds this strong can make driving and walking difficult. The winds can forcefully […]

High wind warning issued on Big Island summits

West winds 50 to 60 mph with localized gusts over 70 mph are forecast.

Wind advisory issued for Big Island summits

West winds of 40 to 50 mph, with localized gusts of more than 60 mph, are forecast through Saturday evening atop the mountains.

Update: Winter weather advisory on Hawai‘i Island summits extended

An additional one inch of snow is expected.

Wind advisory issued for Big Island summits starting this evening

According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, southwest winds from 30 to 50 mph with localized gusts to 65 mph are expected.

Update: Wind advisory on Big Island summits canceled

Consider postponing travel to the summits until conditions improve. If you must travel to the summits, use extra caution walking and driving.

Update: More freezing rain, snow for Big Island summits with extension of winter weather advisory

Additional ice accumulations of about one-quarter of an inch and 1 to 2 inches of additional snow are forecast atop Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa.

Update: High wind warning for Big Island summits extended

West winds of up to 60 mph, with localized gusts of up to 70 mph, are forecast atop Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa.

Update: Wind advisory canceled for Big Island summits

Winds atop Maunakea and Mauna Loa have fallen below advisory criteria.

Update: High wind warning extended for Big Island summits until this evening

West winds are forecast at 45 to 65 mph, with gusts up to 75 mph, atop Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa.

Update: High wind warning canceled for Big Island summits

Winds have dropped to below advisory levels.

Big Island summits under wind advisory until noon today

The National Weather Service in Honolulu says west winds of 30 to 45 mph can be expected atop Maunakea and Mauna Loa, with gusts of about 55 mph.

Wind advisory in effect for portions of the Big Island

West winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts near 50 mph are expected.

Mostly bright Hawaiian Christmas Day expected for Big Island

Baby, it’s been chilly and wet outside for about the past week, but the forecast calls for increased sunshine and fewer showers through the holiday weekend, but no snow on the mauna.
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