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Hawaii Blizzard Means Volcano Skiing — and It’s as Tricky as It Sounds

Few trails in the world compare to runs on Mauna Kea, with sweeping views of the Pacific. But watch out for those sharp lava rocks.

Hawaii residents aren’t strangers to extremes in weather and nature — the islands have been battered by hurricanes, tsunamis, and earthquakes. Volcano eruptions have sent lava streaming into neighborhoods. The state’s highest peaks even get a regular dusting of snow.

A blizzard is another matter. Up to 12 inches of snow were forecast for parts of the Big Island through Monday, and winds already topped 80 miles per hour. Officials were readying lonely snow plows. The National Weather Service issued the blizzard warning for the summits of 13,796-foot Mauna Kea and 13,678-foot Mauna Loa, among the volcanoes that tower over the Big Island.

For Hawaii’s small group of diehard skiers, it was a rare moment to unearth little-used skis and snow boards.

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