Hawaii’s Mauna Kea Summit Sees First Snow of the Season
The first snow of the season has fallen on Hawaii’s Mauna Kea Summit, with footage captured by Derek Petrowski showing snow falling as crews cleared the roads surrounding the summit. According to the FOX Weather Center, Mauna Kea, the state’s tallest dormant shield volcano, could see snow accumulations up to four inches. The Maunakea Observatories Forecast predicts that the summit of the volcano could see moderate to heavy snow through Thursday morning.
Comparison to Other Snowy Cities
Hawaii has beaten out some of the U.S.’s snowiest cities for the first snowfall of the year. On average, Denver usually sees its first snowfall in mid-September, but this year, it hasn’t accumulated any snow. New York City has already seen some traces of snow, but it has just been some flurries and not a significant snowfall. Minneapolis has already seen some slight traces of snow this season, but on average, the Mill City sees its first snow on November 4 and already has over four inches of powder.
Cities Experiencing Snow Drought
Other cities experiencing a snow drought this year include Green Bay, Wisconsin, and Salt Lake City, Utah. With an average first snowfall occurring on November 12, Green Bay has seen no snowfall so far this year. Snowfall in Utah usually begins around early November, with the city seeing about four inches of powder at this point in the year. However, the Utah capital city has been going through a snow drought, with no snow so far this year.
Conclusion
The first snow of the season on Hawaii’s Mauna Kea Summit is a significant event, especially considering the snow droughts experienced by other cities. For more information on this story, visit Here
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