Hawaii (Yes, Hawaii) Gets Hit by a Blizzard

Ah, Hawaii—the sound of waves lapping at the shore, the taste of fresh poke and pineapple, the sensation of freezing fog turning your face into a rigid mask... Hold on, what's happening now?

Residents of the Big Island can experience a bit of the Northeast's recent misery by venturing to the high altitudes, where a pair of blizzard warnings are in effect. Snow, ice, freezing fog, gusts above 85 mph, and piss-poor visibility are all on the table above 11,000 feet, says the National Weather Service. The agency adds: