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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
321 PM HST Tue Feb 14 2023

...WINTER STORM WATCH FOR BIG ISLAND SUMMITS FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

.A kona low is expected to bring enhanced moisture over the state
beginning Thursday morning through Saturday afternoon. 
Instability in combination with temperatures at the summits near 
or below freezing will result in the potential for heavy snow 
throughout this period. Additionally, winds gusting up to 70 mph 
could produce blizzard-like conditions at times.

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Big Island Summits-
321 PM HST Tue Feb 14 2023

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations greater
  than 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph.

* WHERE...Big Island Summits.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing
  snow will significantly reduce visibility at times, with periods
  of zero visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow or ice accumulations that may impact the summits. Anyone
planning travel to the summits, including hikers and campers,
should monitor the latest forecasts and consider postponing their
trip until improved weather returns.

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Vaughan