Ms. Initio and I be staying at the Ren Wailea from 3/20-3/27, so please drop us a pm if you are rained out and bored as well (we've done Wailea shopping/dining many times).

Aloha!

I have removed two posts that were not in keeping with the spirit of ho'okipa that this forum -- the loveliest and least fractious corner of FlyerTalk -- tries to be an example of.

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How about going to the Iao Needle SP, where rain can be an added attraction? Ditto the botanic gardens near the entrance to the park. A little wet won't hurt, and the colors brought out by the rain are wonderful...

Aloha!

I have removed two posts that were not in keeping with the spirit of ho'okipa that this forum -- the loveliest and least fractious corner of FlyerTalk -- tries to be an example of.

cblaisd
Co-Moderator, Hawaii Forum
Oops. My post was an attempt at good natured sarcasm (if there's such a thing). This works when the person can see the expression on my face and hear my tone of voice, but that doesn't come across too well in print. :o

ab_initio, please accept my apologies.

Oh, and it's an absolutely perfect morning here in Wailea. Clear blue skies.

Aloha!

I think we've all been scared off by the weather reports we see on CNN, USA today, etc for Kihei showing rain every day for the next week or so. We forget about the fact that Wailea is basically a desert in the rain shadow of Haleakala.
We arrive on Thurs and I am confident we'll have nice weather!

:cool:

after burner - no worries.

I must say that while our first day here (monday) was spectacular, yesterday and today were quite cloudy. We still went out to the water for snorkeling and diving, but are desparately hoping for the sun to hang out for more than a few minutes!

We're here til Monday so there is still time! =)

9:30PM Thursday in Maui. Staying at Marriott Ocean Club. Went through their time share presentation today for the new towers they will build for 2007 and 2008/2009.

Been raining cats and dogs for the past 3 hours. Had a relatively good day with some sun today. Very windy, though. Ocean looked pretty rough. We'll see what tomorrow brings, as we then move Saturday to the big island.

Will arrive on March 29 for 6 night stay in Waikiki. Is anyone there now and what are the latest updates on the rain? I called HHV and they are telling me that weather is good with ocas clouds and showers lasting apx 10 mins. Of course this is in contrast to the weather channel forcasts. Any first hand news from the island will be much appreciated.

travelnurse, probably the reason nobody is replying to your query is that everyone is outside enjoying today's absolutely perfect weather. You can probably expect more of the same in Waikiki next week. :)

Will arrive on March 29 for 6 night stay in Waikiki. Is anyone there now and what are the latest updates on the rain? I called HHV and they are telling me that weather is good with ocas clouds and showers lasting apx 10 mins. Of course this is in contrast to the weather channel forcasts. Any first hand news from the island will be much appreciated.

this is the best place to find the weather in HI: http://www.noaa.org/. click on radar pic for what's happening right now. and they have longer term too.

I am traveling to HNL and KOA in about a month. I keep seeing on the news that it is flooding and that there are sewage spills etc. from that flooding. Is this accurate or isolated? Just curious from anyone who has been there this last week or so. Thanks for any reply! Aloha!

Have any of you locals heard of weather-related problems on the main roads of Maui, or the Piliani Hwy. to Hana?

I am traveling to HNL and KOA in about a month. I keep seeing on the news that it is flooding and that there are sewage spills etc. from that flooding. Is this accurate or isolated? Just curious from anyone who has been there this last week or so. Thanks for any reply! Aloha!
...

From the Honolulu Advertiser:


As O'ahu residents dug out and dried out yesterday, weather forecasters offered hope that the rains that have hammered the island for weeks are moving out to sea.

"The threat from flash flooding is diminishing rapidly," National Weather Service forecaster Robert Ballard said. "We're not completely out of the woods, but we're on the right path."
http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2006/Apr/02/ln/FP604020349.html

Have any of you locals heard of weather-related problems on the main roads of Maui, or the Piliani Hwy. to Hana?
No problems here on Maui. It was a bit wet during the past week or two, but normal, sunny weather appears to have returned now (finally!).

Now is actually a perfect time to visit. The rain has made everything lush and green on the dry parts of the island. That doesn't happen often.

It is an absolutely gorgeous morning on the east side of the Big Island!

...

From the Honolulu Advertiser:

http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2006/Apr/02/ln/FP604020349.html

Thanks for the response! I am so looking forward to going to Hawaii again, haven't been there for 10 years! I love the islands and the people, can't wait to say Aloha!

Thanks for the response! I am so looking forward to going to Hawaii again, haven't been there for 10 years! I love the islands and the people, can't wait to say Aloha!
Well, a lot has changed since you've last visited, but I can assure you that the islands and people are waiting to say Aloha to you back. :)

No problems here on Maui. It was a bit wet during the past week or two, but normal, sunny weather appears to have returned now (finally!).

Now is actually a perfect time to visit. The rain has made everything lush and green on the dry parts of the island. That doesn't happen often.

Thanks, After Burner. I can't wait for my annual Maui bike rides.

It is an absolutely gorgeous morning on the east side of the Big Island!

Well, it didn't last :(

The afternoon and tonight there are continuing major thunderstorms with choke lightning.

Three miles mauka from us, a friend's rain guage for February and March totaled over 110 inches.

Well, it didn't last :(
Here on Maui (Wailea) it's ABSOLUTELY PERFECT this morning (Monday). Not a single cloud anywhere. Some lightning late yesterday but no rain.

What's the weather like in Maui today? We're coming in tomorrow. Thanks!

What's the weather like in Maui today? We're coming in tomorrow. Thanks!
You gotta be a bit more specific on location. In Wailea it's 83F and sunny. I was also in Paia around noon and it was 67F and raining quite heavily. Kahului was also cool and rainy.

But, in general, we're back to normal dry trade wind weather. The bad weather seems to be completely gone now.

But, in general, we're back to normal dry trade wind weather. The bad weather seems to be completely gone now.
And to emphasize, not only is the bad weather gone, everything is as green as it ever can be--leaving a nice treat for those visiting the islands in the near future. :)

Great, thanks for the update! I'm sorry I couldn't be more specific, I've never been to Maui before. But we are staying in the Westin/Sheraton resort area.

I can't get it to work, but if you can, the Westin Maui does have a Live Webcam:
http://www.seehawaiilive.com/wm-cam.cfm

What's the weather like generally around Memorial Day on Kauai? I spent 9 very wet days in late February, then three nice ones in Honolulu. Then my sister spent 9 more wet days in Kauai in March. I guess it was to pay for the very nice November and December weather we've experienced the last two years. Anyway, we're returning in May/June to make up for the wet spring.

The "typical" weather around Memorial Day throughout the Hawaiian islands is dry, sunny and temps in the mid 80's day time, 70's at night and humidity levels around 70%....unless there are "kona" winds, then it warmer.

I can't get it to work, but if you can, the Westin Maui does have a Live Webcam:
http://www.seehawaiilive.com/wm-cam.cfm

Mrs. Josejsoe50 and I are thinking of making a trip out to Hawai'i around mid-May. From what you guys living on the islands have heard, is the long term outlook for the weather in May to be more like last year or does it look like it might be heavy rains?

Mrs. Josejsoe50 and I are thinking of making a trip out to Hawai'i around mid-May. From what you guys living on the islands have heard, is the long term outlook for the weather in May to be more like last year or does it look like it might be heavy rains?

"Should" be normal weather. Kona winds and that kind of rain has been over for several weeks. What we've had here (in Kauai) of recent is mostly mauka showers with trade wind conditions. In other words, occasional and not lasting rain. Today for example, rain has probably started and stopped 10 times or more, but never persisted more than briefly.

Come on over.

...What we've had here (in Kauai) of recent is mostly mauka showers with trade wind conditions. In other words, occasional and not lasting rain. Today for example, rain has probably started and stopped 10 times or more, but never persisted more than briefly.

Sounds exactly like the east side of the Big Island of late, although it got more persistently cloudy mid-afternoon today and the showers lasted longer.

I'm on my way to O'ahu right now... What's the weather like?

I'm on my way to O'ahu right now... What's the weather like?

http://www.honolulu.gov/cameras/waikiki_beach/waikiki.htm
Looks sunny:)

Weather.gov
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/zones/HIZ005.php?zo=1&city=Oahu+South+Shore

For those on O'ahu, has the water cleared up?

....For those on O'ahu, has the water cleared up?

Looks like windward beaches are still a problem:
http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2006/Apr/14/br/br15p.html

And to emphasize, not only is the bad weather gone, everything is as green as it ever can be--leaving a nice treat for those visiting the islands in the near future. :)

Hi Slippahs, We are coming to Maui - kaanapali on May 2nd for a week.
weather.com predicts occational showers till Apr 28th. It is normal to have
showers at this time of the year ?

Also, if it rains during our visit, is there a compilation somewhere
regarding alternate activities ?

Hi Slippahs, We are coming to Maui - kaanapali on May 2nd for a week.
weather.com predicts occational showers till Apr 28th. It is normal to have
showers at this time of the year ?

Also, if it rains during our visit, is there a compilation somewhere
regarding alternate activities ?
I don't really trust weather.com or wunderground.com reports on Hawaii weather. Any sort of Mauka (mountain) showers, and they report it as an occasional shower for the entire island.

You'll notice that most of these showers are isolated:
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/data/forecasts/HIZ021.php?warncounty=HIC009&city=Kihei

In addition to that, if it rains, you can always drive over from Ka'anapali to Wailea, where it'll likely not be raining. Hope this helps!

Got it. Thanks Slippahs.

I will be arriving at the Hilton Waikoloa Village on Monday (5 nights); anyone there have a local update on the weather. Checked a few different sites (weather.com) shows showers every day.

Last time I was there it was sunny in the mornings, overcast in the afternoons. Is this a normal pattern?

Thanks!

That seems to be the pattern right now, but the "overcastness" varies a lot. It's basically pretty beautiful all over the Big Island right now.

Today Sunny, very warm and humid this morning. Partly sunny, very warm and humid in the afternoon. Partly cloudy this evening. Partly cloudy overnight.

Sunday Mostly sunny in the morning. Mostly sunny in the afternoon. Partly cloudy in the evening. Partly cloudy overnight.

Monday Plenty of sunshine for the morning. Plenty of sunshine in the afternoon. Mainly clear in the evening. Mainly clear overnight.

Tuesday Partly sunny in the morning. Partly sunny in the afternoon. Mainly clear during the evening. Mainly clear overnight.

Wednesday Sunshine in the morning. Partly sunny in the afternoon. Mainly clear in the evening. Mainly clear overnight

I have been on Kauai (Poipu Beach) since Sunday, May 28. A bit of drizzle that afternoon. Every day since has been low to mid 80s, sunny in the mornings and mixed clouds and sun in the aftenoons, usually a light breeze. Not too tough to take. Quite a bit different than February and March when we "suffered" through 9 straight days of torrential downpours! :)

After two days of overcast and near constant rain, the east side of the Big Island is simply gorgeous today :)

Any thoughts on where to Surf Oahu over Xmas?
(intermediate surfer)
any thoughts appreciated! ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ (hang ten!?)

I've read the weather threads but didn't find an answer to my question.

How much rain should I expect in late Feb/early March? I know it varies by location around the island. Will be staying at Hilton in Lihue for first part of trip and contemplating Princeville vs. Sheraton for the last few nights. (Is Sheraton a better location for March?) Or should I plan this trip for October?

Plan the Sheraton for Oct. It's definitely rainer/cloudier in the winter in Princeville.

If you want to do both in Feb/Mar I would do Princeville first and then Lihue. In case the weather isn't the best for the first part of your vacation, you'll be left with a better memory :).

You can expect more rain on all the islands in Feb/March.

I just came home last week and we barely had any rain at all in Lihue during the day. It clouded up a bit, but nothing bothersome.

BUT - we had NO tradewinds at all. I never thought I'd see a palm tree 50 yds from the ocean completely motionless, but I did. For almost my entire stay there were no winds at all.

This can happen at any time of year, but I was told it happens more in the summer.

Hawaii is perfect at any time of year ^^.

Hawaii is perfect at any time of year ^^.

Yes, except for February/March 2006 when it rained almost constantly, particularly on Kauai! :mad: However, that was a freak of nature. I would expect that in 2007, things will be closer to normal and, as Mary says, it will be perfect. I'll be there in March too, so it didn't scare me off. :) There is no time of year that I wouldn't go to Hawaii! ^ ^

BTW, there is a Hilton in Lihue?? Did they take over another property?

BTW, there is a Hilton in Lihue?? Did they take over another property?

Yes, I think it was a Radisson; been renovating all year.

I've been to Hawaii multiple times at different times of the year, but it's been a long time since I was on Kauai.

Just returned from Kaua'i and the Big Island. First day there, it rained like hell all over Kaua'i and rain was forecast for the whole week - however, the sun was out the next day and except for a few drops here and there, it turned out to be a perfect trip.

Unless a front or other weather event changes things, localized showers occur frequently throughout the islands...just hop in the car and drive until you see sunshine.

This past week, the front that rained out our first day dumped a pile of water on O'ahu and Maui - but dried out by the time it arrived at our next stop, the Big Island.

BTW, there is a Hilton in Lihue?? Did they take over another property?

There was, wasn't & is a Hilton on Kaua'i? Confusing, let me explain.

Near Lihu'e Hilton built a modest property circa 1982 and they operated it until Inik'i hit Kaua'i in 1992.

The property has a couple hundred rooms, arranged in a V shape all nominally aimed toward the ocean (which is not to say all have ocean view). Originally it was quite a modest property with one coffee shop type eating place, one nicer place, a single bar / nighclub which never really made much of an impact. Outside were three smallish pools and a fabulously sandy (if somewhat wave pounded) beach - no doubt the highlight of the property.

Post 'the storm' the property was sold to an investor group who put a modest amount of money in and branded it a Radisson which is had been for some years. The major thing this group did, aside from spiffing up, was to add a beachside 'lagoon' between the pools and the ocean which made for a nice float and much better views than you had from the pool (where in an unfortunate design decision the snack shop blocked any possible view of the ocean).

About a year ago, Hilton returned to purchase the property back. They have promised another round of spiffing up - and they've been working steadily in recent months. I haven't seen the finished product. No way however can they bring this property on par with say the Waikoloa with just a little paint and furniture. My expectation is that it will remain something quite different (distant?) from other Hilton properties in the state. Mind you, that's okay with me, but I gotta wonder whether guests who book 2 or 3 island trips including the Hilton Kaua'i will feel like they bought the same product on all the islands.

Oh, the location is IMHO one of the best on the island. Truly halfway between north and south, you'll spend hours less on the highway over they course of a typical week.

Lihue1k

Thanks, Lihue1k, for the information. I got curious as to exactly where this is, so I did a search and found this. Sounds like the grounds, ultimately, may be pretty nice, but dangerous, as you might have implied, for ocean swimming.

http://gohawaii.about.com/od/kauailodging/fr/kauai_beach.htm

It took a weather thread to drag this meteorologist out of a year of lurkdom!

Although I've visited many times, I've never lived in Hawaii so I cannot speak to idiosyncracies in local weather patterns, but it's my impression that February-March will normally have more rain than October, and Princeville will have more rain than Lihue, which in turn will have a little more rain than Poipu. Normally during March, Hawaii will see several strong trade wind events with greatest rainfall over the north-facing and east-facing slopes of the islands. Not being a resident, I don't know if rains on the north side are all day affairs or if it's just 20-30 minute bouts of showers. On the flip side, the extremely few hurricanes that Hawaii gets are in the fall (the last ones to hit Kauai were Iwa in November 1982 and Iniki in September 1992). Before that, you have to go back to 1959 to find a hurricane that hit Kauai. I worry about even mentioning those hurricanes lest it keep you from going then, since they are very rare.

Having said all that, I've been to Kauai a bunch of times in the January-March time frame, and never had to deal with significant rains. Certainly there have been times when a day or two during my stay has been rather showery, but not too often. If you wish to avoid rainy days, you'll certainly have a better shot of avoiding rain if you're in Poipu. Also, the flooding earlier this year was very unusual (fortunately I was on the Big Island at the time!), and according to the National Weather Service Honolulu web site, such a pattern hadn't been seen since 1951. So odds are you'll have a great time whether you go in March or October!

riftime

Helpful first post, riftime. Thanks.

when february or march season rains fall, they usually do not discriminate between north and south shores.

when february or march season rains fall, they usually do not discriminate between north and south shores.

Thanks for adding that. I forgot! Certain weather systems will definitely affect the entire island, and those types of systems are more prone in winter. I got to "enjoy" some thunderstorms on the south side last time I was there in January while driving from Waimea to Lihue.

and those types of systems are more prone in winter.

No "winter" (or spring, summer, autumn, as well) in the Tropics. Just two seasons, termed "dry" and "rainy", as you know!

So...for a stay from March 19-25 should we pick W HNL or Princeville on account of rain?

Any advice...my wife is a bit worried about the rain.

So...for a stay from March 19-25 should we pick W HNL or Princeville on account of rain?

Any advice...my wife is a bit worried about the rain.
I personnally wouldn't be too worried about the rain, since as has been discussed here before, the rains this past spring were mostly out of the ordinary. I'd think you'd be compromising your trip if you chose Waikiki over Kauai as the former is not as peaceful as the latter--not to mention that IMHO, Kauai is more of a Hawaii paradise than the urbanized Oahu.

For your dates, it probably won't matter whether you go north or south. Probably. But most rains here don't stop things. It isn't a cold rain and it evaporates quickly. We rarely cover up or use umbrellas.

I heard the weather this past weekend went below 40 degrees. I just heard it so quick in the car that I didn't hear the rest of it. Is this true?

I heard the weather this past weekend went below 40 degrees. I just heard it so quick in the car that I didn't hear the rest of it. Is this true?

On the summits of Haleakala and Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, (10,000 - 13,000 feet), it definitely gets below 40, and even below freezing, in the rainy season. Of course, it gets darn chilly up there even in the dry season!

At the airports this past weekend, where we get our weather information, it got into the upper 50's for overnight lows at a few places around the state. Daytime highs were in the upper 70's.

I think it got down to 64 or 65, here in Lahaina, one night, last week. Brrrr. ;)

It definitely was cooler these past few days. But now the weather's gone straight back up to its normal self.

Good thing this year: no unusual rain fall like last!

I was there last year for the rains and floods. In hindsight, I look at it as being on the islands during a part of history. That was one, crazy trip. I don't want a repeat. :)

It also gets down to the 30's and 40's at Koke'e state park here on Kaua'i. Although at this time of year, probably only the 50's. Elsewhere on island, temperatures are definitely warming up with nights at 70+ (instead of 50's) again.

I was there last year for the rains and floods. In hindsight, I look at it as being on the islands during a part of history. That was one, crazy trip. I don't want a repeat. :)

Hmmmm. Snow in APRIL in the northeast or rain in Hawaii. It's not really a tough choice! :D

It also gets down to the 30's and 40's at Koke'e state park here on Kaua'i. Although at this time of year, probably only the 50's. Elsewhere on island, temperatures are definitely warming up with nights at 70+ (instead of 50's) again.

Yeah, a week ago or so ago it was surprisingly cold on Kauai. A few years ago, I remember needing a blanket for a chilly morning or two in January, but this was the first time I was ever actually cold in Hawaii in the daytime! And April, no less. The Honolulu paper said they tied a record one morning in Honolulu -- albeit "only" 61 degrees. :) Things seemed to creep back to normal as the week went on, but it was still a little cooler than what I expect in Hawaii.

I guess "global cooling" hit the Islands for a little while. They say this month may be the coolest April in America in more than 100 years. I guess the Hawaiian temperatures will play a small part. :)

I was in Kauai a couple of weeks ago. My friend had a manicure at the Anara Spa at the Grand Hyatt. When the young woman learned he was from Chicago, she said, "It's cold there isn't it?"

He said, "Well, it's 70 today!"

She said, "Oh baby, that's cold." :D

With our season changing from dry to rainy these days, two good friends return to the Islands: humpback whales and BIG surf on the North shores!

High surf warnings today on O'ahu's North shore: http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2007/Dec/01/br/br0845129637.html

See you on the beach!

I was there last year for the rains and floods. In hindsight, I look at it as being on the islands during a part of history. That was one, crazy trip. I don't want a repeat. :)

But we got it. A POWERFUL storm is HAMMERING the Islands, causing widespresd flooding, wind damage and power outages on O'ahu.

Here on Maui, it really starting to kick up, and the electricity, cable and internet access is flickering! :eek:

Report: http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071205/NEWS01/712050416

http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage

Get ready, West Coasters: the "Pineapple Express" is coming your way!

(Nasty, ugly RED SKY this morning!!!!!) :eek:

I can't wait to leave the 15" of snow we just got for a few showers on Feb 22 :)

But we got it. A POWERFUL storm is HAMMERING the Islands, causing widespresd flooding, wind damage and power outages on O'ahu.

Here on Maui, it really starting to kick up, and the electricity, cable and internet access is flickering! :eek:

Report: http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071205/NEWS01/712050416

http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage

Get ready, West Coasters: the "Pineapple Express" is coming your way!

(Nasty, ugly RED SKY this morning!!!!!) :eek:

I'm typing this from the public library on the Marine Corps base in Kaneohe.

My neighborhood lost power sometime very early this AM and as of 5:30 PM, it was still out in sections of Kailua. Tree branches and poles are down all over. :eek:

It is actually kind of cool to watch some of these beautiful old trees dance in the high winds. I can only imagine how big the surf must be! :cool:

A hui hou!

Rain just starting on Hamakua side of Big Island.

The radar picture at wunderground.com for ITO is dramatic.

How about south Maui over New Year's? Looks like highs in the 80s, lows in the 70s, occasional showers, according to weather.com. Any other insights?

How about south Maui over New Year's? Looks like highs in the 80s, lows in the 70s, occasional showers, according to weather.com. Any other insights?

Hope they get the mess cleaned up from the flooding we're getting right now. South Maui is washed out today; West Maui is under a flood warning.

News reporting that the weather should be clearning up over the weekend.

Hope they get the mess cleaned up from the flooding we're getting right now. South Maui is washed out today; West Maui is under a flood warning.

Oh dear. Is there going to be serious damage? I love Maui so much. Hope you all are doing okay there.

Mahalo for your kind wishes. The whole State got hammered, not just us. Roads washed out; power poles down; roofs damaged; at least one house swept off it's foundation (in Kula, Maui). No loss of life! A few minor injuries.

The sun is coming out......bumbye, we'll clean it up.

Mahalo!


May have spoken a little too soon! (The wind and rain is back!) :eek:

Hopefully by Sunday for our HA flight to Vegas!

Mahalo for your kind wishes. The whole State got hammered, not just us. Roads washed out; power poles down; roofs damaged; at least one house swept off it's foundation (in Kula, Maui). No loss of life! A few minor injuries.

The sun is coming out......bumbye, we'll clean it up.

Mahalo!


May have spoken a little too soon! (The wind and rain is back!) :eek:

Hopefully by Sunday for our HA flight to Vegas!

How awful. One of my closest friends lives in Honolulu and I had my wedding in Kilauea, Kauai last year with 56 guests from the mainland. The islands of Hawaii are always in my heart. I am so sorry to hear of all this. My thoughts and prayers are with you for good weather and a speedy recovery.

How awful. One of my closest friends lives in Honolulu and I had my wedding in Kilauea, Kauai last year with 56 guests from the mainland. The islands of Hawaii are always in my heart. I am so sorry to hear of all this. My thoughts and prayers are with you for good weather and a speedy recovery.

Mahalo, my friend! I do believe your thoughts and prayers have had their desired effect: the sun is back out, and I think this Kona storm may very well be on it's way out of here - and may it dissipate over the ocean without making landfall elswhere!

Our FlyerTalk ohana is certainly da kine!

Mahalo, and A hui ho!

Mahalo, my friend! I do believe your thoughts and prayers have had their desired effect: the sun is back out, and I think this Kona storm may very well be on it's way out of here - and may it dissipate over the ocean without making landfall elswhere!

Our FlyerTalk ohana is certainly da kine!

Mahalo, and A hui ho!

More reds on the doppler over Kihei this afternoon!

More reds on the doppler over Kihei this afternoon!

I daresay it's breaking up.......scattered sun right now in Lahaina......but poor Kihei got hammered over the last few days: no electricity (Grand Wailea dark! No elevators, no nuthin!), and South Kihei Rd. got washed into the sea! :eek: http://mauinews.com/default.aspx

I sure hope things get back to normal as soon as possible.

I sure hope things get back to normal as soon as possible.

Let the cleanup begin! http://mauinews.com/news/2007/12/8/01cleb1208.html

Two bits of advice: Don't eat yellow snow; Don't swim in brown water. http://mauinews.com/news/2007/12/8/02twos1208.html

The sun's shining!

What's the weather supposed to be the afternoon in Honolulu? Any Honolulu locals can report?

I was reminded of this thread a few weeks ago when I was in Kauai and heard a weather report. "Expected high today: 85 degrees. Average high: 85 degrees. Record high for this date: 87 degrees." That pretty much says it all. :D

What's the weather supposed to be the afternoon in Honolulu? Any Honolulu locals can report?
You got mail. :)

Last few days it's been sort of dreary with overcast clouds and passing showers. Must be the Christmas Blues here in Honolulu.

We had our last day on Sunday.. the first "decent" day out of five.
And the first three days (Xmas -Friday) the winds were howling outside of room (24th fl) sounded like a freight train... but heck, we were in Hawaii.
Carolyn

Yup: sunny and warm on Maui. Good beach weather!

Yup: sunny and warm on Maui. Good beach weather!

Is this where I place my order for three weeks of glorious weather on Kauai from 2/20 - 3/13? :cool:

Is this where I place my order for three weeks of glorious weather on Kauai from 2/20 - 3/13? :cool:

This be the place!

I shall join you in trying to make it happen.

But if the weather is dreary on Kaua'i.......come on over to Maui: Maui No Ka Oi!!!!

See you in a month and a half!

Aloha kakou!

This be the place!

I shall join you in trying to make it happen.

But if the weather is dreary on Kaua'i.......come on over to Maui: Maui No Ka Oi!!!!

See you in a month and a half!

Aloha kakou!

Mahalo, but as my sister, who visited during the 40 days and 40 nights a couple of years ago said, Kauai rain beats Chicago sun any time - in February! :D

The weather in Lahaina is drop dead GORGEOUS, right now; if you're headed this way, you're in for a treat!

Aloha kakou!

The east and south sides of the Big Island are getting absolutely inundated, scarily so.

Big Island hit by heavy rains

Heavy rain is pounding the windward side of the Big Island, particularly Hilo, Puna and Ka'u where roads are flooded, sandbags are being requested by country road crews and a shelter has been opened, according to Big Island civil defense....

Rain is expected to continue through the night, as trade wind weather mixes with an upper level low causing unstable air.
More than 18 inches of rain has fallen in the past 24 hours in the Waiakea Uka area. More than nine inches has fallen during the same period in Hakalau area.....

More: http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2008/Feb/02/br/br5018392467.html

There was a radio report that the bridge over the Hakalau Bay/Stream was "washed out." I don't know what that means, but if it means the worst that is a very serious thing.

Another report says that town of Pahala in the Ka`u district is under water.

Much of downtown Hilo roads closed or open one-way through the high spots.

Some dramatic video here: http://www.khon2.com/news/local/15147771.html

And some dramatic pictures: http://www.kpua.net/news.php?id=13848

Hilo is now under a state of emergency.

Hope you've managed to stay nice and dry, cblaisd!

The rain made for very muddy conditions at the Punahou Carnival both days. We were there for most of the day on Friday and it wasn't too bad. But the Midway was terrible tonight. Almost lost my shoe a few times. Still can't beat that malasada and teri burger though!

18.74" of rain in the last 24 hours in Waiakea on the B.I.! :eek:

Amazing amounts of rain; I hope the damage is not too great on the Big Island.

I did my best to remain "mud-free" last night at the Carnival; I was there from about 3pm - 7 pm. My class was actually working a shift at the Diamond Head malasada booth, but I was able to convince them I was on vacation.

Dawn broke in Lahaina town sunny and clear over the Au Au channel and Lana'i; thick clouds atop Pu'u Kukui. But I hear the tourists have been bugging out from the constant clouds and rain, up north in Napili and Kapalua!

Come on SUN. We are arriving on the 22nd and excited to get out of the frigid freezing weather of northern MN. :)

Dawn broke in Lahaina town sunny and clear over the Au Au channel and Lana'i...

Glad to hear it.

But get out the waders. (http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080203/NEWS12/802030359/1001/NEWS12)

Better today on the Big Island but still steady rain. About a dozen inches of rain in the last 36 hours mid-Hamakua coast and coming on 24 inches in parts of Hilo.

Arrived on Kaua`i yesterday, just in time for today's rain. Hanalei town got 7-8 inches this afternoon, with lots of lightning--more water than we got two years ago when the dam burst.

My yard is gone, under about 3 inches of standing water.

It looks like it's letting up now, but the flood warning is on for a couple more hours.

If you're coming to the Islands for Pro Bowl or holoholo over the next two weeks.......you're timing is impeccable! Trades are back, and the forecast is for sunny and 82/68 for the next two weeks or so.

Gorgeous!

If you're coming to the Islands for Pro Bowl or holoholo over the next two weeks.......you're timing is impeccable! Trades are back, and the forecast is for sunny and 82/68 for the next two weeks or so.

Gorgeous!

Can you keep it up for about 6 weeks, please? :o

I sure hope you're right, Kaukau. I've been checking out weather.com for Lahaina next week (we're coming in 2/12 and leaving the next Sunday) and it's been looking pretty rainy. http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/businesstraveler/tenday/USHI0055?from=36hr_topnav_business

I sure hope you're right, Kaukau. I've been checking out weather.com for Lahaina next week (we're coming in 2/12 and leaving the next Sunday) and it's been looking pretty rainy. http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/businesstraveler/tenday/USHI0055?from=36hr_topnav_business


There'll be some windward and mauka showers, as there always are, with trades: in East Maui and the North Shore, plus Napili and Kapalua; Kauai and the East side of the B.I. will get some rain as well; but the South facing beaches: Lahaina; Kihei/Wailea/Honolulu/ and the Kona Coast will be sunny and hot! ;) (Let's hope!)!

BTW, during the last two weeks of extremely heavy rains Statewide, there was very little rain in Lahainatown: Puamana to Kaanapali. Cloudy, but little rain. Lahainatown is in the rain-shadow of Pu'u Kukui. Kihei/Wailea is in the rainshadow of Haleakala: subject to flooding from runoff from Haleakala's slopes; but getting very little actual rainfall as well, just like Lahainatown.

Word was the tourists were fleeing like lemmings from the constant rain in Kapalua and Napili last week: all requesting to be moved to hotels in Kaanapali.

It is the rainy season, in Hawai'i, after all: Nov. - Apr.

But "It never rains in Lahaina!" :D ;)

Crystal clear sky tonight. Stars shining bright! Lets see how dawn breaks tomorrow, then off to O'ahu for Pro Bowl!

Aloha kakou!

I sure hope you're right, Kaukau. I've been checking out weather.com for Lahaina next week (we're coming in 2/12 and leaving the next Sunday) and it's been looking pretty rainy. http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/businesstraveler/tenday/USHI0055?from=36hr_topnav_business

Not to worry, kvan! To paraphrase Mark Twain: "The reports of my rain have been greatly exagerrated!" ;)

Although the last week brought drenching rains statewide, it is sunny and clear in Lahaina, this morning: not a cloud in the sky! GORGEOUS! And I think it will hold for a while. There should be lots of "Sunshine in Paradise" clips going out over the airwaves during Pro Bowl tomorrow!

Look for us and the Ripper3785s waving the shaka in the sunny end-zone if you watch the game!

Aloha kakou!




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Mahalo, Kaukau. I like your forecast. Enjoy the game. I can't wait to get there.

Beautiful on Oahu today. Perfect weather for national exposure on FOX. Game time in 3 hours; look to see our FT buddies on TV: kaukau & Ripper.

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We come every year but are wary of the weather this time--our resvs are mar 18-apr 4--oahu and poipu. We had a bad experience 2 years ago with 6 wks of rain. Is this year supposed to be particularly bad weather--I can't get a feel for it. What is your take about outlook this spring break vs. other years?
Really hard to tell. The 40 days of rain was a fluke, IMHO, but there are still a good number of rainy days in the Spring. Last year was pretty dry. Maybe this is a start of a new trend?

While I have the opportunity: today is another beautiful day!

what i am getting at is the la nina--is there talk this year about the weather tending to be worse than usual--or have you had plenty of typical, nice trade wind days?

what i am getting at is the la nina--is there talk this year about the weather tending to be worse than usual--or have you had plenty of typical, nice trade wind days?

You definitely want to check out this Honolulu long range weather forecast site: http://www.dryday.com/30dayWeather/US/Hawaii/Honolulu.html

It updates each day for 30 days out. (free). Longer range for a fee.

Check it out!

Aloha kakou!

You definitely want to check out this Honolulu long range weather forecast site: http://www.dryday.com/30dayWeather/US/Hawaii/Honolulu.html

Wow! Great link. ^

Thanks for the link. My parents just arrived and are raving about how beautiful the weather is, at least today. They were iffy about arriving so early in Feb because of the higher chance for wetter & cooler weather. Hopefully, the chart is correct and it will remain this way ^^

Thanks for the link. My parents just arrived and are raving about how beautiful the weather is, at least today. They were iffy about arriving so early in Feb because of the higher chance for wetter & cooler weather. Hopefully, the chart is correct and it will remain this way ^^

It's so nice of you to hope the weather holds for your parents! ;)