Hawaii — Although known for its tropical beauty, Hawaii also has high peaks. In winter, snow falls on the state’s highest peak, Mauna Kea. The dormant volcano is 4,000 meters above sea level and is the highest peak in Hawaii. Technically it is the highest mountain in the world, reaching a height of over 33,500 feet when you consider that its starting point is in the Pacific Ocean. Ultimately, this means that skiing and snowboarding is possible in Hawaii.

On Sunday, Mauna Kea saw its first snowfall of the 2024-2025 season. The Center for Maunakea Stewardship, run by the University of Hawaii, shared the news.

On Monday, the Center for Maunakea Stewardship announced that two inches of snow had fallen.

Most of the snow had melted by Tuesday.

While it probably wasn’t enough to rip through without ruining your skis, it’s an exciting sign that winter is coming, even for Hawaii.

Image/video credits: The Center for Maunakea Stewardship, Andy Burgess, Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope, Pono Hirakami, Skimap.org

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