Light and variable winds will remain in place through the work week…with stronger south kona winds arriving later this weekend. Storms in the middle latitudes of the north central Pacific, are keeping our trade wind producing high pressure ridge down over the islands of Maui County Tuesday evening.  Daytime sea breezes will blow near the beaches, followed by downslope land breezes during the nights. There remains the good chance of brisk southerly winds associated with an active cold front arriving Sunday…followed by cool north winds after it passes through into Monday.

This convective weather pattern will provide clear skies during the mornings, giving way to afternoon clouds over and around the mountains. The clouds will clear back at night, providing a good view of the upcoming full moon Wednesday evening here in the islands. As usual during a weather pattern such as this, the beaches will be the sunniest places. The overlying atmosphere is dry and stable from Kauai down through the Big Island. This will keep whatever showers that may fall in the upcountry areas light and spotty at best. The computer models are showing a showery cold front arriving Sunday into next Monday.

It’s Tuesday evening as I begin updating this last paragraph of today’s narrative. A well established convective weather pattern remains in place over the Hawaiian Islands now. Clear nights, with cooler than normal temperatures, will provide a near cloud free start to the mornings. As the sun gets higher in the sky, clouds will begin to form over and around the mountains, although for the most part, will be dry ones. ~~~ It’s looking more and more likely that an active Pacific cold front will push down through the state later this coming weekend into next Monday. If this frontal passage occurs as the computer models are suggesting, we would see breezy south kona winds arriving ahead of a showery cloud band, followed by brisk and cool north to northeast winds in the wake of its passage. ~~~ This week looks like a good one, although with light winds, and a fairly low inversion layer, we’ll see quite a bit of haze around the edges. As mentioned above, the nights and early mornings will be on the cool side, with the need for an extra blanket on the bed perhaps necessary, even right down at sea level. ~~~ Speaking of the nights, this month’s full moon will occur, at least here in the islands, early Wednesday evening. It has already been quite large and bright the last few nights, so that Tuesday night through Thursday nights will continue to see that moon really beaming down on us! ~~~ Tuesday turned out to be one of the sunniest days of the month so far. The mid afternoon hours finally saw some pretty light weight cumulus clouds congregating around the mountains. As has been the case the last few days, there will continue to be generally dry weather just about everywhere! I’ll be back very early Wednesday morning with your next new weather narrative from paradise. I hope you have a great Tuesday night wherever you happen to be spending it! Aloha for now…Glenn. 

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Light winds from the south and SE, will give way to light trade winds…and then become stronger south kona winds by the weekend. Storms in the middle latitudes of the north central Pacific, are keeping our trade wind producing high pressure ridge down over the Big Island on this Presidents Day holiday. There will be light south to SE winds, gradually becoming light easterly trade winds starting Tuesday. Despite the variable directions of our winds this week, they will remain light in general. There remains the chance of windy southerly winds associated with an active cold front arriving this weekend.

We remain in a convective weather pattern Monday evening, with clear skies in the mornings giving way to increased clouds during the afternoons…with showers mostly over the interior sections.  As usual during a weather pattern such as this, the beaches will be the sunniest places. When the trade winds return, albeit lightly on Tuesday, we may see a few showers, in addition to the afternoon inland showers…falling along the windward sides too. The computer models are showing a possible rainy weather event later this coming weekend.

It’s Monday evening as I begin updating this last paragraph of today’s narrative. Our high pressure ridge, which slipped just south of the Big Island Sunday, bringing increased moisture and clouds…has migrated northward over the state again. This essentially stopped the south winds, but kept a drift of air from the southeast over the islands. This puts us squarely back into a convective weather pattern, with clear cool mornings, becoming cloudy during the afternoon hours in the upcountry sections of each island. These clouds will drop some showers, although nothing heavy is indicated. ~~~ If you had a chance to read down through the two paragraphs above, you know that our weather here in the Aloha state will remain pretty similar from one day to the next through most of this week…with light trade winds returning soon. ~~~ The one change we see up ahead would occur this weekend…when we could finally see a vigorous Pacific cold front push down through the state Sunday. If this were to manifest as the computer models are insisting, we would see blustery south kona winds arriving ahead of a wet frontal cloud band, followed by brisk and cool north winds in the wake of its passage next Monday. ~~~ Sunday afternoon I drove over to the windward side here on Maui, to the lush area in Haiku. A good friend had a birthday party, with lots of friends attending, who are my friends as well. We had a good time, eating lots of delicious food, and having a few drinks. This persons husband is a music expert, and played all kinds of great tunes on his sound system. When we finished dinner, which we ate outside on the large deck, we went out onto the expansive lawn, and sat in chairs around a bonfire. It was a lovely evening, with the growing tropical moon shining brightly above. I finally got tired, although it was hard to leave the good conversations, along with the cake and ice cream…taking the drive back up the Haleakala Crater to Kula. Wow, a dance party Saturday night, and then another party Sunday night, that’s unusual for me. ~~~ Monday, because it was a holiday, allowed me to stay home, at least for the most part. I did have some house work to do, although I must admit, I didn’t sink into it quite as much as I thought I would. I took one of my cars to get some minor repairs, although fortunately my mechanic lives here in Kula, Maui. It got volcanically hazy as I expected this weekend, and cloudy this afternoon as well. There were a few light showers, but they didn’t amount to much as it turned out. ~~~ I’ll be back very early Tuesday morning with your next new weather narrative, I hope you have a lovely Monday night until then! Aloha for now…Glenn.

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Light south winds have replaced the light and variable winds of late, as our ridge has moved just south of the Big Island. Storms in the middle latitudes of the north central Pacific, have forced our trade wind producing high pressure ridge down over the Big Island or even a tad south of there Sunday afternoon. There will be light southerly kona winds, which has brought tropical moisture into our area now. This light field of winds will remain active through the next several days, with the chance of windy conditions associated with an active cold front for next weekend.

The kona breezes are bringing increased clouds into the state, with a better chance of showers now. These clouds will ride into the leeward coasts and slopes, dropping some showers, mostly light…although a few could be locally heavier here and there. As usual during a weather pattern such as this, the windward beaches will be the sunniest places. Looking further ahead, some of the computer models are showing possible rainy weather moving in later next weekend.

It’s Sunday afternoon as I begin updating this last paragraph of today’s narrative. Light south winds will be the name of the game for the time being…with showers most likely along the south facing slopes. ~~~ If you had a chance to read down through the two paragraphs above, you know that our weather here in the Aloha state will remain pretty similar from one day to the next into the new week ahead. The big change might occur later next weekend, when we could finally see a vigorous Pacific cold front barrel down through the state. If it did manifest, as a few of the models are describing, we may see blustery south kona winds arriving, ahead of a wet frontal cloud band, followed by brisk and cool north winds following its passage. There is still a lot of uncertainty around this possibility, being that it’s still a week out into the future…we’ll see what happens as we move through the week. ~~~ I drove down the mountain to lower Kula with my neighbors last evening, after a going away dinner for a friend who was leaving to go back to Switzerland. This birthday party was a fun one, with someone playing CD’s, and the living room floor filled with wild and crazy dancers…myself included! I have another friends birthday party to attend this afternoon, over on the windward side in Haiku. There won’t be any dancing, unfortunately, but it will be fun nonetheless. ~~~ I’ll be back Monday morning with your next new weather narrative. I hope you have a great Sunday night until then! Aloha for now…Glenn.

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A light wind convective weather weather pattern is well established over the Hawaiian Islands this weekend.  Storms in the middle latitudes of the north central Pacific, have forced our trade wind producing high pressure ridge down over Maui County Saturday night. Our local winds will consist revolve around daytime sea breezes, and land breezes at night. The localized southeast wind flow may bring some minor volcanic haze up over the Kona slopes of the Big Island, and on up the island chain to the islands of Maui County. SE winds will bring slightly humid air into the Aloha state as well, with noticeably warmer daytime temperatures, or at least they will feel that way. 

Generally nice weather conditions will prevail, although with afternoon clouds, and a few showers falling locally.  These clouds will drop those few showers, although most of them aren’t expected to be particularly heavy. The beaches may become cloudy in the afternoons, although the bulk of the showers will concentrate their efforts in the upcountry areas. During the nights, those daytime clouds will collapse, with downslope breezes bringing somewhat cooler than normal temperatures down to sea level. As usual during a weather pattern such as this, the beaches will be the sunniest places.

It’s Saturday night as I begin updating this last paragraph of today’s narrative. Light winds and dry weather will be the name of the game for the time being…with just those afternoon convective cumulus clouds with their associated showers upcountry. The upside of this situation is of course the general lack of clouds and rainfall near the beaches, while the downside, well, I don’t think there is one! It may feel a bit too warm during the days, and a tad too cool during the early morning hours, but other than those minor inconveniences, it will be smooth sailing! The beaches should be marvelous the next couple of days, with the light winds making for very smooth ocean conditions, except where waves are breaking of course. ~~~ I saw a new film Friday evening after work. This film didn’t get all that good of ratings, although as soon as I walked in the crowded theatre, I knew that wasn’t going to matter all that much. At any rate, this film was called Jumper (2008), starring Hayden Christensen, and Samuel L. Jackson, among others. A genetic anomaly allows a young man to teleport himself anywhere. He discovers this gift has existed for centuries and finds himself in a war that has been raging for thousands of years between "Jumpers" and those who have sworn to kill them. It didn’t take long for me to realized that I was totally engaged in this fast paced film, and was enjoying myself very much. As a matter of fact, it was a very fun film, and I was glad I decided to see it, despite the relatively low ratings. If you want a peek at this adventure, action…science fiction flick, here’s a trailer. ~~~ What a day it was Saturday, especially at the beaches, where cloud free skies prevailed in many areas. I went down to Paia to shop, and literally there weren’t any clouds, except the dark ones back over the summit of the Haleakala Crater, and the West Maui Mountains. When I got home to Kula, it was very dark and cloudy. Those clouds finally let loose with some pretty good showers, falling briefly somewhere inbetween the moderate to heavy range…although light generally. These clouds will evaporate later tonight, with another super clear morning on tap Sunday. ~~~ I have dinner plans with my neighbors, and then I got invited to a dance party down the mountain a short distance, so I may get a chance to dance a bit, which would be nice….really nice actually! I’ll be back Sunday morning with more weather updates, I hope you enjoy your Saturday night until then! Aloha for now…Glenn.

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The Hawaiian Islands have now entered a light wind convective weather pattern. Storms in the middle latitudes of the north central Pacific, has forced our trade wind producing high pressure ridge down over the islands now, initiating this change in our wind regime. Our local winds will have a tendency to come up from the southeast direction as we move into the weekend. This will bring some volcanic haze up over the Kona slopes of the Big Island, and on up the island chain to the islands of Maui County. SE winds will bring humid air into the Aloha state as well, with noticeably warmer daytime temperatures, or at least they will feel that way.

Days will start off clear, leading to clouds forming over and around the mountains during the afternoons. These interior clouds will drop a few showers locally, although most of them aren’t expected to be particularly heavy. The leeward beaches may become cloudy in the afternoons, although the bulk of the showers will concentrate their efforts in the upcountry areas. During the nights, those daytime clouds will collapse, with downslope breezes bringing somewhat cooler than normal temperatures down to sea level. As usual during a weather pattern such as this, the beaches will be the sunniest places…especially during the mornings.

It’s Aloha Friday evening as I begin updating this last paragraph of today’s narrative. We’ve seen the trade winds blowing almost everyday this year, through most of January, and all of February so far. This is about to come to a screeching halt, as our trade wind producing high pressure ridge gets displaced southward. As the ridge drops right down over us, our winds will become light to very light. This in turn will put us into a convective weather pattern, which simply means clear mornings giving way to afternoon clouds over and around the mountains. At times, under these circumstances, we can see heavy downpours in the upcountry areas. This time around however, that doesn’t look like it will happen…with most of the showers falling in the light to moderate category. ~~~ The trade winds aren’t scheduled to return anytime soon, so that we’ll be hanging out in this light wind condition well into the future. This suggests that we’ll see some form of haze developing, which may eventually become very noticeable. As the winds will be drifting up from the southeast, there’s a good chance that some of this haze will have volcanic origins. It will take the return of the trade winds at some point next week to finally ventilate away these hazy conditions. ~~~ I’m heading from Kihei over to Kahului now, where I’ll take in a new film this evening. This isn’t exactly the highest rated film of the year, by any means, although I’m in the mood to see a film anyway….what else is new Glenn!? At any rate, this film is called Jumper (2008), starring Hayden Christensen, and Samuel L. Jackson, among others. A genetic anomaly allows a young man to teleport himself anywhere. He discovers this gift has existed for centuries and finds himself in a war that has been raging for thousands of years between "Jumpers" and those who have sworn to kill them. I’ll let you know what I think of this when I come back online Saturday morning with your next new weather narrative. If you want a peek at this adventure, action…science fiction flick, here’s a trailer. ~~~ I hope you have a great Friday night wherever you happen to be spending it! Aloha for now…Glenn.

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