Big Islanders awoke to clear views of the white crests of its two tallest peaks. Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea adorned white tops yesterday after last week's storms dumped about a foot of snow on Hawaii's tallest volcanos.
Hilo residents could see the white cap that gave the dormant volcano its name for most of the morning until clouds gathered. Mauna Kea means "white mountain" in Hawaiian.
Maui's Haleakala summit was also covered with the white material. When the clouds hovering over Haleakala lifted Monday afternoon to reveal unexpected patches of white shining in the sun, excited motorists pulled off the road to take pictures with their cell phones or simply canceled other plans and drove straight to the top.
For most Big Island and Maui residents, snow atop the high volcanoes remains little more than a backdrop for mostly sunny days, mild temperatures and gentle breezes.
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