A blizzard warning has been issued in Hawaii for the weekend, and 12 inches of snow could hit the tropical islands.
The National Weather Service said it is not uncommon for some parts of Hawaii to receive snow, especially at higher elevations at the summits of places like Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea volcanoes. Both of these volcanoes reach 14,000 feet in elevation, according to ABC News.
The blizzard warning for the Big Island summits began on Friday evening and will be in effect until Sunday morning.
“Travel could be very difficult to impossible,” the alert stated, ABC News reported. “Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility at times, with periods of zero visibility.”
“The strong winds will likely cause significant drifting of snow,” the alert added.
Along with the blizzard warning, a flood watch has been issued for the state for the next few days.
The Weather Service says heavy rain is expected through the middle of next week that could have “more significant flood impacts.”
The weather warnings come as a cold front has stalled over Hawaii, causing low pressure and wet weather in the region.
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The alert stated that travel could be very difficult to impossible during the period that the blizzard warning is in effect.
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