Interactive NWS Alert

Radar valid at 600 am HST, Dec 20th 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH 6 AM HST TUESDAY..

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Big Island Summits-
337 PM HST Sun Dec 18 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Light snow accumulations
tonight will be followed by periods of heavy snow developing on
Monday. Total snow accumulations up to 14 inches. Wind gusts as
high as 135 mph will cause significant blowing and drifting of
snow.

* WHERE...Big Island Summits.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Tuesday.

* 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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