Lexington, Massachusetts, USA
Issued by the National Weather Service - Honolulu, HI
Areas Affected: Big Island Summit
Urgency: Future
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Possible
Alert Sent: Wednesday 7:48pm HST
Alert Effective: Wednesday 7:48pm HST
Alert Expires: Thursday 9:00am HST (expect updated alert by this time)
Event Onset: Thursday 6:00pm HST
Event Ends: Saturday 6:00pm HST
Issued by: NWS Honolulu HI
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THURSDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THURSDAY FOR THE BIG ISLAND SUMMITS ABOVE 12000 FEET... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE BIG ISLAND SUMMITS ABOVE 12000 FEET... .A powerful kona low located northwest of the state will bring periods of heavy snow, thunderstorms, and strong winds Thursday night through Saturday. Freezing fog and light snow flurries are possible over the summits through Thursday afternoon. * WHAT....For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow flurries and freezing fog. For the Winter Storm Watch, blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches. Winds could gust as high as 110 mph. * WHERE...Big Island Summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa above 12,000 feet elevation. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM HST Thursday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Thursday evening through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Slick icy road conditions. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.
A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or ice will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities and use caution while driving. A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant snow, sleet, or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
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