Snow in Hawaii?

When the winter season begins taking its toll, our minds generally drift to where the climate is less harsh. The first thing that comes to my mind is a nice tropical setting like Hawaii.

Ahh. The beautiful sandy beaches and fresh ocean breezes are indeed a nice change of pace. However, in winter (Northern Hemisphere), the rainy season is well underway in Hawaii and affects several locations.

And yes, during these months of the rainy season, at the highest elevations, snow falls on the summit of Mauna Kea. Interestingly, its name means 'White Mountain' in Hawaiian.

A light dusting of snow atop Mauna Kea
 (Photo courtesy of Andrew Cooper)

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