Biggest snowfalls recorded in Hawaii history
Despite shorter, warmer winters—driven by climate change—in many areas, blizzards are predicted to become more frequent and intense. Since warmer air holds more moisture, more snow is likely to fall when temperatures are just below freezing versus when temperatures are significantly below the 32 degrees Fahrenheit freezing point.
Warmer-than-normal winter air is impacting nearly every region of the U.S., according to a 2022 study by Climate Central. Since 1981, winter temperatures across the country have risen over 1 degree Fahrenheit, creating the right conditions for intense snowfall. As of 2014, the number of blizzards the U.S. experienced was already four times greater than it was during the mid-20th century.
Stacker compiled a list of the biggest 1-day snowfalls in Hawaii using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information to better understand historical snowfall events on a local level.
#2. Dec 5, 1958
– Hawaii County: 4.5 inches
#1. Feb 2, 1936
– Maui County: 6.5 inches
