Hawaii pummeled with near-blizzard conditions just a week after Mauna Loa’s eruption simmers

The mainland is not the only place having a big winter storm. Winter storm warnings were issued for Hawaii's Big Island a week after the eruption of Mauna loa.

The winter storm warning was in effect until 6 a.m. on Monday after the National Weather Service issued an alert for heavy and blowing snow. On Tuesday, the tax was imposed.

There is a chance of up to 8 inches of snow and 100 mph winds on the Big Island Summits.

The world's largest active volcano is located at 13,680 feet above sea level, while the world's smallest volcano is located at 13,800 feet. Near-blizzard conditions are predicted for both.

There was snow and ice on the camera.

Blustery conditions only occur every several years on average, and snow atop those mountains isn't rare.

The Kona low is when the southwest winds bring moist air over the leeward side of the mountains, which creates abundant precipitation.

The volcano stopped emitting on December 13. Since 1843, the 33rd eruption of Mauna loa has been active.