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2025 [PHFO] HONOLULU Winter Storm (WS) Watch (A) Number 1

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Storm Based Warning History

464 
WWHW40 PHFO 290148
WSWHFO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
348 PM HST Tue Jan 28 2025

...WINTER WEATHER WATCH FOR THE SUMMITS OF HALEAKALA, MAUNA KEA, AND 
MAUNA LOA LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

.A strong winter low pressure system will bring the potential for 
snow and ice to the summits of Haleakala and the Big Island.

HIZ022-291500-
/O.NEW.PHFO.WS.A.0001.250130T1000Z-250131T1400Z/
Haleakala Summit-
348 PM HST Tue Jan 28 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE 
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Periods of snow and mixed precipitation. Snow accumulations 
  up to four inches possible. A light glaze of ice is also possible 
  on wet surfaces as temperatures drop below freezing.

* WHERE...Haleakala Summit.

* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through late Thursday night.

* 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 Watch means there is potential for significant snow 
or ice accumulations that may impact the summits. Anyone planning 
travel to the summits, including hikers and campers, should monitor 
the latest forecasts and consider postponing their trip until 
improved weather returns.

&&

$$

HIZ028-291500-
/O.NEW.PHFO.WS.A.0001.250130T1000Z-250131T2200Z/
Big Island Summits-
348 PM HST Tue Jan 28 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Periods of snow and mixed precipitation. Snow accumulations 
  up to ten inches possible. A light glaze of ice is also possible 
  on wet surfaces as temperatures drop below freezing.

* WHERE...Big Island Summits.

* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Friday morning.

* 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 Watch means there is potential for significant snow 
or ice accumulations that may impact the summits. Anyone planning 
travel to the summits, including hikers and campers, should monitor 
the latest forecasts and consider postponing their trip until 
improved weather returns.

&&

$$

AHUE
896 
WWHW40 PHFO 291311
WSWHFO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
311 AM HST Wed Jan 29 2025

...WINTER WEATHER WATCH FOR THE SUMMITS OF MAUNA KEA AND MAUNA LOA 
LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

.A strong winter low pressure system will bring the potential for 
snow and ice to the summits of the Big Island.

HIZ022-291415-
/O.CAN.PHFO.WS.A.0001.250130T1000Z-250131T1400Z/
Haleakala Summit-
311 AM HST Wed Jan 29 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The temperatures are forecast to remain above freezing at the summit.

$$

HIZ028-300215-
/O.CON.PHFO.WS.A.0001.250130T1000Z-250131T2200Z/
Big Island Summits-
311 AM HST Wed Jan 29 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH 
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Periods of heavy snow and ice accumulations. Snow 
  accumulations ranging from 4 to 8 inches possible. A light glaze 
  of ice is also possible on wet surfaces as temperatures drop below 
  freezing.

* WHERE...Big Island Summits.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday morning.

* 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 Watch means there is potential for significant snow 
or ice accumulations that may impact the summits. Anyone planning 
travel to the summits, including hikers and campers, should monitor 
the latest forecasts and consider postponing their trip until 
improved weather returns.

&&

$$

AG
799 
WWHW40 PHFO 300036
WSWHFO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
236 PM HST Wed Jan 29 2025

...WINTER WEATHER WATCH FOR THE SUMMITS OF MAUNA KEA AND MAUNA LOA 
THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

.A strong winter low pressure system will bring the potential for 
snow and ice to the summits of the Big Island.

HIZ028-301600-
/O.EXT.PHFO.WS.A.0001.250130T1600Z-250131T2200Z/
Big Island Summits-
236 PM HST Wed Jan 29 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH 
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Periods of heavy snow and ice accumulations. Snow 
  accumulations ranging from 4 to 8 inches possible. A light glaze 
  of ice is also possible on wet surfaces as temperatures drop below 
  freezing.

* WHERE...Big Island Summits.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday morning.

* 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 Watch means there is potential for significant snow 
or ice accumulations that may impact the summits. Anyone planning 
travel to the summits, including hikers and campers, should monitor 
the latest forecasts and consider postponing their trip until 
improved weather returns.

&&

$$

AHUE
263 
WWHW40 PHFO 301315
WSWHFO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
315 AM HST Thu Jan 30 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING FOR THE SUMMITS OF MAUNA KEA AND MAUNA LOA 
FROM NOON TODAY THROUGH 6 AM SATURDAY...

.A strong winter low pressure system will bring periods of heavy 
snow to the summits of the Big Island later today through Friday 
night.

HIZ028-310400-
/O.UPG.PHFO.WS.A.0001.250130T1600Z-250131T2200Z/
/O.NEW.PHFO.WS.W.0001.250130T2200Z-250201T1600Z/
Big Island Summits-
315 AM HST Thu Jan 30 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM HST 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 24 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 85 mph will result in 
  considerable blowing and drifting of the snow.

* WHERE...Big Island Summits.

* WHEN...From noon today to 6 AM HST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

JELSEMA
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464 
WWHW40 PHFO 290148
WSWHFO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
348 PM HST Tue Jan 28 2025

...WINTER WEATHER WATCH FOR THE SUMMITS OF HALEAKALA, MAUNA KEA, AND 
MAUNA LOA LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

.A strong winter low pressure system will bring the potential for 
snow and ice to the summits of Haleakala and the Big Island.

HIZ022-291500-
/O.NEW.PHFO.WS.A.0001.250130T1000Z-250131T1400Z/
Haleakala Summit-
348 PM HST Tue Jan 28 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE 
THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Periods of snow and mixed precipitation. Snow accumulations 
  up to four inches possible. A light glaze of ice is also possible 
  on wet surfaces as temperatures drop below freezing.

* WHERE...Haleakala Summit.

* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through late Thursday night.

* 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 Watch means there is potential for significant snow 
or ice accumulations that may impact the summits. Anyone planning 
travel to the summits, including hikers and campers, should monitor 
the latest forecasts and consider postponing their trip until 
improved weather returns.

&&

$$

HIZ028-291500-
/O.NEW.PHFO.WS.A.0001.250130T1000Z-250131T2200Z/
Big Island Summits-
348 PM HST Tue Jan 28 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Periods of snow and mixed precipitation. Snow accumulations 
  up to ten inches possible. A light glaze of ice is also possible 
  on wet surfaces as temperatures drop below freezing.

* WHERE...Big Island Summits.

* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Friday morning.

* 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 Watch means there is potential for significant snow 
or ice accumulations that may impact the summits. Anyone planning 
travel to the summits, including hikers and campers, should monitor 
the latest forecasts and consider postponing their trip until 
improved weather returns.

&&

$$

AHUE
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896 
WWHW40 PHFO 291311
WSWHFO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
311 AM HST Wed Jan 29 2025

...WINTER WEATHER WATCH FOR THE SUMMITS OF MAUNA KEA AND MAUNA LOA 
LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

.A strong winter low pressure system will bring the potential for 
snow and ice to the summits of the Big Island.

HIZ022-291415-
/O.CAN.PHFO.WS.A.0001.250130T1000Z-250131T1400Z/
Haleakala Summit-
311 AM HST Wed Jan 29 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The temperatures are forecast to remain above freezing at the summit.

$$

HIZ028-300215-
/O.CON.PHFO.WS.A.0001.250130T1000Z-250131T2200Z/
Big Island Summits-
311 AM HST Wed Jan 29 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH 
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Periods of heavy snow and ice accumulations. Snow 
  accumulations ranging from 4 to 8 inches possible. A light glaze 
  of ice is also possible on wet surfaces as temperatures drop below 
  freezing.

* WHERE...Big Island Summits.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday morning.

* 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 Watch means there is potential for significant snow 
or ice accumulations that may impact the summits. Anyone planning 
travel to the summits, including hikers and campers, should monitor 
the latest forecasts and consider postponing their trip until 
improved weather returns.

&&

$$

AG
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799 
WWHW40 PHFO 300036
WSWHFO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
236 PM HST Wed Jan 29 2025

...WINTER WEATHER WATCH FOR THE SUMMITS OF MAUNA KEA AND MAUNA LOA 
THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

.A strong winter low pressure system will bring the potential for 
snow and ice to the summits of the Big Island.

HIZ028-301600-
/O.EXT.PHFO.WS.A.0001.250130T1600Z-250131T2200Z/
Big Island Summits-
236 PM HST Wed Jan 29 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH 
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Periods of heavy snow and ice accumulations. Snow 
  accumulations ranging from 4 to 8 inches possible. A light glaze 
  of ice is also possible on wet surfaces as temperatures drop below 
  freezing.

* WHERE...Big Island Summits.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday morning.

* 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 Watch means there is potential for significant snow 
or ice accumulations that may impact the summits. Anyone planning 
travel to the summits, including hikers and campers, should monitor 
the latest forecasts and consider postponing their trip until 
improved weather returns.

&&

$$

AHUE
Permalink to 202501301315-PHFO-WWHW40-WSWHFO
263 
WWHW40 PHFO 301315
WSWHFO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
315 AM HST Thu Jan 30 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING FOR THE SUMMITS OF MAUNA KEA AND MAUNA LOA 
FROM NOON TODAY THROUGH 6 AM SATURDAY...

.A strong winter low pressure system will bring periods of heavy 
snow to the summits of the Big Island later today through Friday 
night.

HIZ028-310400-
/O.UPG.PHFO.WS.A.0001.250130T1600Z-250131T2200Z/
/O.NEW.PHFO.WS.W.0001.250130T2200Z-250201T1600Z/
Big Island Summits-
315 AM HST Thu Jan 30 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM HST 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 24 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 85 mph will result in 
  considerable blowing and drifting of the snow.

* WHERE...Big Island Summits.

* WHEN...From noon today to 6 AM HST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

JELSEMA

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