Mauna Kea's 13,804-foot summit means altitude will be a significant concern, especially for hikers who aren't prepared for it. This guide consulted Dr. Peter Hackett, a leading high-altitude expert, ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory until 6 p.m. Sunday, April 17, for Big Island summits above 12,000 feet elevation. It’s snowing on Mauna Kea. We’re ...

Hawaii officials warned of "falling icicles" at the Mauna Kea summit this week as a winter storm brought snow and freezing rain to high-elevation areas. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Huge white sheets of snow being blasted off roadways by a giant snow blower is a scene you expect to see in states where snow plow operators work ― not in Hawaii. But it’s ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A winter weather advisory is up for the summits of Hawaii Island as icy conditions continue. Photos from Mauna Kea’s summit show a springtime dusting of snow. And ...

As a fierce weather system that local forecasters call a "kona low" sweeps across Hawaii, the Big Island is expected to see up to a foot of snow and 100 mph winds on the highest peaks, with torrential ...

Satellite images have shown snow which dropped over Hawaii in a recent winter storm and scattered on top of some of the islands' highest peaks. During the snowfall, which hit some of the elevated ...

The island of Hawaii is typically known for its warm tropical climate, stunning beaches, and clear skies, rather than snowy winters. However, during this time of year, the summit area of Mauna Kea can ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The summit of Mauna Kea on the Hawaiʻi Island hosts the world’s largest astronomical observatory for optical, infrared and submillimeter astronomy. But Mauna Kea has a much more ...

As more visitors fly in to Hawaii and explore the islands, Maunakea Rangers are warning the public to exercise caution and know the risks of driving to the summit of the famous Hawaii island mountain.