But how nearly in June?
With only a few days removed from the official beginning of summer, the top of the Big Island`s biggest mountain was covered by white after a passing thunderstorm dropped inches of ice at the 13,000 foot level.
Noteworthy weather for Waimea resident Pam Akao, her girl and her friends_
"It was hailing in Waimea!" said Pam. "I dont know if it has to do the with the global climate change, or what."
The Mauna Kea Access Road was shut for a period this weekend, but by Sunday afternoon, the height was exposed to the world once more.
Employees on the roofs of the summit observatories worked to pass as much snow from the telescopes as possible before nightfall.
The roads were in serious condition, and although the deal was still for a snow day, there were however some brave groups who ventured up.
The snowy slopes were not ideal for sledding, but it was hard for Akao and the kids to resist going down on their bodyboards.
Their second run illustrated the dangers that can be present on the mountain. Hitting one of Mauna Kea`s large rocks is an easy mistake to make.
Luckily no one was hurt, but it was a monitor that this kind of recreational use of the mass has its pitfalls. It is too crucial to proceed in heed the altitude: respiratory issues, frigid temperatures, and snow blindness are all possible problems at 13,000 feet above sea level.
And what`s a travel to the top of Mauna Kea without bringing a slight snow back down, where Hawaii enjoys its typical climate_ at a warm 80 degrees.
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