Snow Has Fallen In Hawaii State Park, Possibly For The First Time Ever

When you think of Hawaii, you probably conjure up images of volcanic beaches, tropical foliage, waterfalls, and a warm and sunny climate.

Alyce Bush (@mnrunner808) on Feb 13, 2019 at 1:19pm PST

You most likely don’t think of heavy snowfall and freezing cold temperatures. But this is exactly what they are experiencing now in the midst of a massive snowstorm that has hit northwest America.

Kay Harris (@kayharrisauthor) on Feb 11, 2019 at 5:20pm PST

Although Hawaii does experience snow, this is the first time ever that it has settled on a state park, preferring usually to accumulate at the top of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa.

And snow is not there only problem. The strong low-pressure system has also brought in gale force winds, massive waves, and extreme cold temperatures.

kru_hi on Feb 11, 2019 at 11:30pm PST

If there was ever an argument for the real threat of climate change, then this is it.

Yes, you heard correctly. Hawaii is covered in a thick layer of beautiful, pure white snow.

Life With Weather (@lifewithweather) on Feb 13, 2019 at 12:48pm PST

Now snow is not unheard of in Hawaii, but it usually only settles on the peaks of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa.

Normally the snow level does not fall below 9,000 feet in Hawaii meaning the mountains get dusted a few times per year, but snow rarely settles on the ground.

Salt + Sea (@saltandsea__) on Feb 5, 2018 at 4:04pm PST

But now you can see the peaks are entirely covered.

Six inches of snow have reportedly fallen at Haleakala summit on Saturday night.

HI Dept Land Natural Resources (@hawaiidlnr) on Feb 11, 2019 at 7:35pm PST

Comprising of ten acres of the Kula Forest Reserve, this state park contains a beautiful array of pine, eucalyptus, tropical ash, and redwood trees. Visitors can camp, hike, and hunt to their heart’s content.

Experts say that it could be the lowest elevation snow ever in this state with it currently at 6,200 feet.

𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕽𝖊𝖆𝖑 𝐃𝐉 𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐄™ (@therealdjelite) on Feb 10, 2019 at 5:23pm PST

Lisa (@lisa.vango) on Jan 13, 2019 at 8:57pm PST

This Hawai’i girl finally got to experience snow 🌨❄️ pic.twitter.com/lgv74SX5Uh

— AyeeRealJuan (@Joshuasbbygrl) February 11, 2019

Katerina Potrovsky (@katerinapee) on Dec 22, 2018 at 1:01am PST

ANTOINE TRUCHET (@antoinetruchet) on Feb 11, 2019 at 9:50am PST

David Stein (@davethegeologist) on Feb 12, 2019 at 6:08pm PST

John P (@fossilfree_hawaii) on Feb 11, 2019 at 10:37pm PST

Kumihashi (@kumi.hashi) on Feb 11, 2019 at 6:43pm PST

𝓜.𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓶𝓫𝓬𝓻𝓼 (@mchambersart) on Feb 13, 2019 at 1:22pm PST

SkyWatch 777 (@skywatch777) on Feb 11, 2019 at 6:05pm PST

Takvor Boduryan (@takvor_worldtraveller) on Feb 13, 2019 at 1:21pm PST

Kuʻehu Mauga 🎧😎 (@keepingupwithkuehu) on Feb 11, 2019 at 10:15pm PST

Carl Nethercutt (@cnethercuttv) on Feb 13, 2019 at 1:19pm PST

Melissa (@stargemsmaui) on Feb 11, 2019 at 10:34pm PST

Oh, my God. Snow has fallen on #Maui for the first time in history.

— Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) February 11, 2019

It's snowing❄ in Hawaii and there are fools who still argue climate change is a hoax. #climatechangeisreal #climatechange

Potent storm slams Hawaii with 191-mph winds, 60-foot waves and rare snow on Maui https://t.co/z2ZpZRbRpu via @usatoday

— MarkieⓂ️ (@MarkieJP) February 12, 2019

Snowing in Hawaii. Climate change sure is scary. The Day After Tomorrow feels. Now I'm gonna watch it for the nth time. Again.

— Airy Yell (@Erryeeeeeel) February 12, 2019

That’s due to climate change...I think the president will say “it’s snowing in Hawaii, therefore, there’s no climate change happening!”

— bb (@Bwit716) February 12, 2019

It’s snowing in Hawaii. The end is near

— Mike Fontana (@MikeFontana4) February 12, 2019

Someone brought Hawai`i's snow goddess (yes, there IS one) Poli`ahu to Washington. It wasn't us--we were still in Hawai`i when the first snowstorm came in.

— KANtext (@KANtext) February 11, 2019