Snow fell on Hawaii’s tallest peak this week, briefly turning the mountaintop into a winter wonderland. The summit area of Mauna Kea on the Big Island got about five centimetres of white powder.

Hawaii is better known for its warm weather, beaches and rainforests. But it’s not unusual for snow to fall at the higher elevations on Mauna Kea during the wetter, winter months.

Snow fell on Hawaii's tallest peak this week, turning the mountaintop into a winter wonderland. The summit of Mauna Kea on the Big Island got about five centimetres of white powder.{ai:summary}<p>Snow fell on Mauna Kea, Hawaii's tallest peak, this week, covering the summit with approximately five centimeters of snow. This occurrence is not uncommon during the winter months at higher elevations, despite Hawaii's reputation for warm weather and beaches.  </p><p>#other</p>

Snow in Hawaii? Cold air and moisture deliver snow to the state’s tallest mountain

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