Blowing Snow Warning As 2 Inches To Strike: 'Zero Visibility'

Hawaii and Alaska forecast to experience wintry conditions, including blowing snow, through Thursday

Mar. 24, 2026 at 9:04am

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The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued winter weather advisories warning that up to 2 inches of snow and high winds could hit Hawaii and Alaska, creating blowing snow and potentially reducing visibility to zero. The NWS advises residents and travelers in affected areas to be prepared for hazardous driving conditions and power outages.

Why it matters

Blowing snow and poor visibility can lead to dangerous driving conditions and increase the risk of weather-related vehicle crashes. Power outages caused by high winds can also disrupt homes and businesses in the affected areas.

The details

According to the NWS, areas above 12,000 feet across the Big Island Summits in Hawaii are expected to get up to 2 inches of accumulated snow and freezing rain until Tuesday morning. In Alaska, Point Hope is likely to get winds reaching up to 45 mph from Tuesday evening, which will produce blowing snow, reducing visibility down to less than half a mile, possibly until Thursday morning.

  • The winter weather advisories are in effect until Tuesday morning in Hawaii.
  • The blowing snow and high winds in Alaska are expected to last from Tuesday evening through Thursday morning.

The players

National Weather Service (NWS)

The National Weather Service is the primary source of weather data, forecasts, and warnings for the United States.

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What they’re saying

“Travel could be very difficult, and drivers should be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities.”

— National Weather Service

“More than 5,000 people are killed, and more than 418,000 are injured due to weather-related vehicle crashes each year.”

— National Weather Service

What’s next

The NWS will continue to monitor the weather conditions in Hawaii and Alaska and provide updates on the blowing snow and high wind events.

The takeaway

Residents and travelers in Hawaii and Alaska should closely monitor weather forecasts, heed all winter weather advisories, and be prepared for hazardous driving conditions and potential power outages caused by the blowing snow and high winds.