721 WWHW40 PHFO 291707 WSWHFO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Honolulu HI 707 AM HST Sat Feb 29 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SUMMITS AND UPPER ELEVATIONS OF MAUI AND THE BIG ISLAND ... .A cold core low over the islands is bringing very cold temperatures, which is supporting wintry weather above 9000 feet. HIZ022-028-010615- /O.UPG.PHFO.WS.A.0001.200301T0400Z-200302T0400Z/ /O.NEW.PHFO.WW.Y.0004.200229T1707Z-200302T0400Z/ Haleakala Summit-Big Island Summits- 707 AM HST Sat Feb 29 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Freezing rain and snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Haleakala Summit and Big Island Summits. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, leading to road closures. The roads to the summits will likely be impacted with ice and patchy snow. Postpone travel plans to the summits until weather conditions improve. Warmer and drier conditions are expected by Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities and use caution while driving. && $$ Birchard