Hawaii
Hawaii sees more snow than New York City this fall
The first snow of the season covered Hawaii’s Mauna Kea Summit on Monday. Footage captured by Derek Petrowski shows snow falling as crews cleared the roads surrounding the summit.
MAUNA KEA, HI—An early-season snowstorm blasted the Northeast this week, dropping a foot of snow in some areas. This was the Northeast region’s first snowstorm of the season, but Hawaii has already had a few encounters with fresh powder this fall.
Winter weather arrived right on time at Hawaii’s Mauna Kea summit, home to astronomy observatory facilities from around the world. According to the Maunakea Visitor Information Station, this year, the first snow of the season fell at the 14,000-foot summit on Oct. 28.
WHICH IS THE SNOWIEST MONTH OF THE YEAR?
Unlike the tropical climate at lower elevations on the Big Island, Mauna Kea’s elevation means it experiences a different climate, including freezing temperatures and significant snowfall.
The first snow of the season covered Hawaii’s Mauna Kea Summit on Monday, October 28, footage shows.
(Maunakea Visitor Information Station / FOX Weather)
Hawaii’s wet season runs from October through April, during which snow is a familiar sight at the summit of Mauna Kea.
Back on the mainland, a winter storm arrived a week ahead of Thanksgiving and, according to the FOX Forecast Center, dropped more than a foot of snow in parts of Upstate New York and northeastern Pennsylvania.
Steady snowfall swept across parts of central Pennsylvania on Friday amid a winter storm warning in the region. This footage was taken by meteorology student Matthew Howard in State College. Multiple Winter Storm Warnings were issued in the region until Saturday morning.
Meanwhile, New York City has yet to see snow. But it’s still early for the Big Apple. The first measurable snow of one inch or more in New York City happens on average around Dec. 13.
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A woman has died after a crash that shut down the H-1 Freeway westbound in Honolulu Saturday.
According to the Honolulu Police Department, officers responded to a single-vehicle crash just before 6 p.m. near the Aala Street overpass.
Sources said a woman in her late 20s was pronounced dead at the scene.
First responders remain on scene, and the investigation is ongoing.
The city said via HNL Alert that all westbound lanes of the freeway near the Aala Street overpass are closed and access is restricted to emergency vehicles only.
Officials said those on the H-1 West are being diverted off the freeway at the North School Street cutoff.
Drivers are asked to avoid the area.
Copyright 2026 Hawaii News Now. All rights reserved.
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – As the United States marks 250 years as a nation today, another observance is highlighting Hawaiian sovereignty and history.
A Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea celebration is taking place today at Iolani Palace in Honolulu, offering a Native Hawaiian perspective alongside U.S. 250th anniversary observances.
The event highlights Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea (Sovereignty Restoration Day), which commemorates the 1843 restoration of Hawaiian Kingdom sovereignty after a brief British occupation. Although traditionally observed on July 31, related events are being held throughout the month.
Today’s program runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes protocol ceremonies, a historical reenactment, music, and community speakers. Musicians and speakers begin at 11 a.m. on the bandstand.
The event also includes screen-printing, and discussions on topics such as geothermal energy and RIMPAC.
Organizers say the gathering is meant to create space for Native Hawaiian voices and reflection on history, sovereignty, and the future of Hawai’i.
For more information about events click here.
Copyright 2026 Hawaii News Now. All rights reserved.
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A man accused of attempting to run over police officers in Kalihi was arrested Friday.
According to the Honolulu Police Department, at around 6 p.m., officers observed a man working on a vehicle that was partially blocking the roadway.
Officers said as they approached to investigate, the suspect, a 42-year-old man, quickly entered the vehicle and then allegedly drove directly toward one officer, then reversed toward a second officer.
HPD said the suspect vehicle did hit an unmarked police vehicle.
No officers were injured.
The suspect was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in the first degree on a law enforcement officer and resisting an order to stop.
The investigation is ongoing.
Copyright 2026 Hawaii News Now. All rights reserved.
-
Colorado7 minutes agoBishop Castle is still standing as Aspen Acres wildfire continues to burn nearby
-
Connecticut12 minutes ago
Mary Ball Tomolonius Obituary
-
Delaware19 minutes agoWoman shot in parking lot of pizza shop in Delaware
-
Florida22 minutes ago1 dead, 3 injured after lightning strikes family off Florida beach
-
Georgia27 minutes ago
Georgia Lottery Powerball, Cash 3 results for July 4, 2026
-
Hawaii34 minutes agoFatal crash closes H-1 West near Aala St. overpass
-
Idaho37 minutes agoIdaho woman reunites with biological family in Moldova after being kidnapped at birth
-
Illinois49 minutes agoGeorgia man saved rare 1998 Lamborghini Diablo SV from Illinois just in time before it was destroyed
