2 inches of snow fall on Hawaii's Mauna Kea mountain, a rare winter event due to its elevation.

Hawaii's Mauna Kea, the tallest mountain in the state, received about 2 inches of snow this week, creating a winter wonderland at its summit. This snowfall is rare but not unusual during the wetter winter months, as the peak's elevation of 13,803 feet allows for year-round freezing temperatures. The event was caused by an upper-level disturbance bringing colder air and moisture. Mauna Kea is sacred to Native Hawaiians and hosts several astronomical observatories.

October 31, 2024
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