142 WWHW40 PHFO 271324 WSWHFO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Honolulu HI 324 AM HST Mon Nov 27 2017 HIZ028-280230- /O.EXT.PHFO.WS.A.0004.171128T0400Z-171129T0400Z/ Big Island Summits- 324 AM HST Mon Nov 27 2017 ...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of up to 6 inches are possible. The snow may mix with rain at times, especially during the day Tuesday. * WHERE...Big Island Summits. * WHEN...From this evening through Tuesday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Difficult travel conditions and significant reductions in visibility are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact the summits. Anyone planning travel to the summits, including hikers and campers, should monitor the latest forecasts and consider postponing their trip until improved weather returns. $$ Birchard