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Video shows Hawaii summit glisten: See snow blanketing Mauna Kea

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Any place, including Hawaii, can become a winter wonderland with the right amount of snow. 

The Aloha State experienced likely its first snowfall of the season on Monday after a winter storm rolled in, coating a summit in glistening white snow. 

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The arrival of snow in the region is not uncommon, especially in higher elevations between 9,000 and 10,000 feet, Alan Reppert, senior meteorologist at AccuWeather shared with USA TODAY on Tuesday. 

Nevertheless, the snowfall gave Americans a sneak peak of what could be coming to their neck of the woods over the next few months.

Video shows first snowfall of the season in Hawaii

Derek Petrowski witnessed the snowfall firsthand earlier in the week, taking a short video to document the appearance of snow on Mauna Kea, the highest peak on the island.

Mountain ranges as well as volcanic peaks in the surrounding area are most affected by winter weather during the wet season, which typically runs from October through April. Most severe weather and blizzard warnings are commonly issued within that timeframe. 

“Most of the snow that happens in Hawaii is over (8,000-9,000 feet) … They can even see some snow in the highest peaks in Hawaii during the middle of the summer as well,”  Reppert said. “It’s something that happens there.” 

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Residents and tourists are lucky enough reap the benefits of the Big Island’s good weather through the wet season because they are not close enough to see or experience the snow. 

The only evidence of snow in the area, other than the video and pictures taken by residents, may be a slight breeze or an increased risk of showers.

Mauna Kea stands at a height of 13,803 feet, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. 

According to Newsweek, the National Weather Service meteorologists issued a winter weather advisory ahead of the snowfall since “deep moisture” was expected to move over the area through Monday, leading to “periods of rain and snow on the high summits.” The winter storm brought heavy snow to higher elevations and heavy rain to areas in lower elevations until Tuesday morning, Newsweek reported. 

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The last time a winter weather advisory was issued for the volcano was May 11 NWS meteorologist Derek Wroe told Newsweek before the weekend winter storm.



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Plane crash under investigation on Hawaii Island

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WAIMEA (HawaiiNewsNow) – Federal investigators are looking into what caused a plane to crash on Hawaii Island Monday.

The National Transportation Safety Board confirms it is looking into what caused a Cessna to go down at Parker Ranch in Waimea shortly before noon.

Investigators said preliminary information indicated the plane experienced a loss of engine power.

A witness said two people walked away from the aircraft on their own. No one was hurt.

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Hawaii Bowl announcers Tiffany Greene, Jay Walker get rare moment in spotlight

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‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring … and the only sports on TV was the Hawaii Bowl on ESPN.

The Christmas Eve game pitting South Florida (6-6) against San Jose State (7-5) didn’t bring the same energy as a major bowl, but when you’re the only live major sporting event on U.S. TV, fans will take notice.

On social media, the matchup generated surprising buzz for a minor bowl game.

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Out in Honolulu, ESPN had play-by-play announcer Tiffany Greene and color analyst Jay Walker on the game, and the pair, who have worked together for years, made the most of their moment in the spotlight.

Greene, who was the first African-American woman to serve as a play-by-play commentator for college football on a major network, had the opportunity to call some big plays, including this kickoff return touchdown by South Florida’s Ta’Ron Keith.

And here’s Greene on a big interception early in the game.

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Unfortunately, everything did not go smoothly for Greene and Walker. Of particular concern, Walker’s audio sounded consistently muddy, as if he were doing the broadcast remotely.

Others on social media were even less charitable in their comments on the announcers.

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Yet some fans were left wanting to hear more of Greene and Walker in the future.

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College football's Hawaii Bowl highlights slowest sports day of 2024

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Sports fans can breathe easy on Christmas Eve as there will only be one game played on Tuesday before a full buffet of games on Christmas Day.

College football aficionados will be happy to know there is one bowl game on the slate. The Hawaii Bowl between South Florida and San Jose State. The game will start at 8 p.m. ET.

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South Florida Bulls quarterback Israel Carter runs the ball against the Florida Atlantic Owls at FAU Stadium in Boca Raton, Florida, Nov. 1, 2024. (Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images)

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The Bulls finished 6-6 on the season and earned a second straight bowl game under head coach Alex Golesh. They had the same record last season before entering and winning the Boca Raton Bowl over Syracuse, 45-0.

The Spartans finished the season 7-5 overall in Ken Niumatalolo’s first season at the helm. The team is on a three-bowl-game losing streak. They lost the Hawaii Bowl last season and the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl in 2022. The Spartans also lost the Arizona Bowl in 2020.

San Jose State hasn’t won a bowl game since the 2015 Cure Bowl under Ron Caragher.

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San Jose State Spartans head coach Ken Niumatalolo after their win over the Stanford Cardinal at CEFCU Stadium in San Jose, California, Nov. 29, 2024. (Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)

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Sports fans looking for some action should take it all in and be able to get some sleep before opening presents and starting Christmas Day at noon ET with NBA games.

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The NFL also has games on Christmas Day for the second straight year – a two-game menu featuring the Kansas City Chiefs against the Pittsburgh Steelers at 1 p.m. ET and the Houston Texans hosting the Baltimore Ravens at 4:30 p.m. ET.

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Browns defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. and linebacker Devin Bush rush Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland on Dec. 15, 2024. (Ken Blaze-Imagn Images)

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