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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Honolulu HI

444 PM HST Sat Mar 21 2026



...A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM HST THIS EVENING TO 

6 PM HST SUNDAY FOR THE BIG ISLAND SUMMIMTS ABOVE 12000 FEET...



.A kona storm is expected to bring heavy snow and strong winds to 

the summits beginning this evening and lasting through Sunday 

afternoon.



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Big Island Summits-

444 PM HST Sat Mar 21 2026



...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SUNDAY...



* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 10 

  inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.



* WHERE...Big Island Summits.



* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Sunday.



* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing 

  snow will significantly reduce visibility at times, with periods 

  of zero visibility.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet, and 

ice are expected or occurring. Strong winds are also possible. This 

will make travel very hazardous or impossible. Any travel plans to 

the summits should be postponed until the threat diminishes.



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