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A historic low pressure system crossed the Hawaiian Islands this weekend, leaving behind severe winds and record snowfall, according to the National Meteorological Service and the Department of Lands and Natural Resources.
Last Sunday, a wind gust of 191 km / h was recorded at the summit of Mauna Kea. To put in perspective, the strong winds of Hurricane Michael in Florida were 150 MPH.
Mauna Kea is at an altitude of about 14,000 feet and has seen her share of snow in recent days.
While Mauna Kea is no stranger to snow, altitudes below 10,000 feet rarely see snow in Hawaii. However, in Maui's Polipoli National Park, snow has been reported at an altitude of 6,200 feet.
According to the State Department of Lands and Natural Resources, it was perhaps the sea level closest to sea level where snow fell in Hawaii.
After the weekend storm, the sun rose on Monday. Temperatures in Maui have approached 80 degrees.
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