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One of the best reasons to hike Oahu and the rest of Hawaii is its weather. The temperate climates offer year-round hiking opportunities in both daylight and night hours. Warm Pacific waters keep temperatures well above 50s during the coldest of winter nights, but watch for moisture! Some of the best trips include higher elevations exposed to strong winds (and wind chill!) and precipitation. Being wet can dampen everyone's spirits and lead to a bout of hypothermia. Protective clothing and shelter is your key. Take advantage of the island's tropical warmth, but never forget that the mighty Pacific also has a temperment - usually seductively placid and inviting, but sometimes enraged and terrifying. Weather patterns and obvious overhead conditions should be your guide on day hikes. However, on the longer backpacking adventures, watch for approaching storm fronts and hurricane predictions. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency (NOAA) and the University of Hawaii Meteorology Department work in conjunction to provide accurate and reliable data which most television/radio newscasts and internet weather services take advantage of. Heed the "high wind" and "flash flood" cautions and warnings issued by the State of Hawaii's Civil Defense Agency! Watch the ocean conditions for high wave or tsunami (tidal wave) signs or predictions if you plan to hike a trail which takes you close to shore. Tidal waves can be caused by underwater earthquakes with local epicenters or from as far away as Japan, Alaska, or Mexico. Know which trails are in inundation zones. Remember, tsunami's and hurricanes are rare, but do happen on occasion - don't be out there on a long trip without checking long-term predictions first. And while they are deadly, so are hypothermia and getting knocked off a windswept ridgeline. Use your common sense before and during the hike. A little caution goes a long way..! For links to specific official and unofficial weather sources on Hawaii, go to Backyard Oahu's Links page! |
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