Snow in Hawaii? - Abbey Winiger

SUMMARY- Up to six inches of snow is expected to fall, the National Weather Service says with a winter storm warning in place until 6 a.m. local time Monday (11 a.m. ET). The NWS is forecasting heavy snow, blowing and drifting snow, strong winds gusting up to 55 mph and low visibility for the summits of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea. The conditions will make driving and hiking very dangerous, the NWS warned, with the combination of strong winds and heavy snow making travel potentially "very hazardous or impossible." CNN meteorologist says that it isn't strange for Hawaii to get snow in the wintertime. The variation in the island's elevation allows for colder temperatures at higher altitudes -- which can support winter weather precipitation, he says. Further snow showers are expected to show on Wednesday night. 

ANALYSIS/SYNTHESIS- Reading this article I almost thought it was funny since most people go to Hawaii during Christmas to get away from the cold. This storm affects many people with their holiday trips, and beach excursions. The article has many reliable sources to pull from, so there predictions are very accurate. This article was written on December 5th by Susannah Cullinane a well respected journalist. The snow will probably be enjoyed by many natives, and a nice break from the constant beach weather. This article reminds me of the New York City Blizzard in 2006 which also started as a small snowfall but built up over night just like in Hawaii. 


http://www.cnn.com/2016/12/05/us/hawaii-snow-warning/index.html