MAUNA KEA >> Shane Palacat-Nelsen’s voice drops to a reverent tone as he tells the story of the snow goddess Poliahu, who Native Hawaiians believe inhabits the summit of Mauna Kea, the highest point ...

Update at 7:46 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026: A winter storm warning is now in effect until 6 a.m. Tuesday (Jan. 6) for the ...

A Winter Storm Warning and High Wind Warning remain in effect for the summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa until 6 a.m. Tuesday ...

Watch video showing snow covering Hawaii’s tallest volcano summits after a winter storm brought cold air and moisture ...

“While Kona Lows typically bring the heaviest snow, the mountain peaks still see winter advisories 25-30 times per year.

This week, winter weather arrived on the Hawaiian Islands at the summits of their highest volcanoes, where snow, ice and fog ...

MAUNA KEA, Hawaii >> Shane Palacat-Nelsen’s voice drops to a reverent tone as he tells the story of the snow goddess Poliahu who many Native Hawaiians believe inhabits the summit of Mauna Kea, the ...

Mauna Loa volcano stands as the largest and most active volcano on Earth. With a rich history of eruptions that have shaped the Island of Hawai’s geography, Mauna Loa has captivated the fascination of ...