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Is Mauna Kea Road closed?
Maunakea weather varies widely and the Summit Access Road may be closed due to dangerous conditions even though most of Hawai`i is warm and sunny! When conditions are too dangerous, the Summit Access road is closed to ensure everyone’s safety. The road is re-opened as soon as the weather and the roads are safe again.
What time does Mauna Kea road open?
9am to 6pm
The Onizuka Center for International Astronomy Visitor Information Station (VIS) on Maunakea is open every day of the year from 9am to 6pm at the 9,200 foot (2,800 meter) level.
Can I drive to Mauna Kea summit?
Maunakea is one of the only places in the world where you can drive from sea level to 14,000 feet in about 2 hours, so altitude sickness is a high possibility.
Is TMT still being built?
TMT construction still on hold, but production of telescope’s components move ahead. HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) – Despite a pause in construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope on Mauna Kea, key portions of the observatory are still being built.
How cold is Mauna Kea summit?
During the summer summit daytime temperatures average between freezing and 50 degrees F (8 C), however, there are periods when the weather is not suitable for hiking. Check the weather forecast for the mountain at the Maunakea Weather Center before you start your trip.
Is TMT being built on Mauna Kea?
Board Approves Plan to Decommission Mauna Kea Telescope in TMT Agreement. The Caltech Submillimeter Observatory is the first of five summit observatories scheduled to be decommissioned in exchange for the planned construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope at Mauna Kea. It ceased operations in 2015.
Where can I find weather information for Mauna Kea?
For questions about the weather and road conditions, please visit the Mauna Kea Weather Center webpage or call (808) 935-6268. If there are any sudden changes in the weather and/or road conditions, the Rangers will update the message shortly thereafter.
How to contact Mauna Kea visitor information station?
For questions about the weather and road conditions, please visit the Mauna Kea Weather Center webpage or call (808) 935-6268. If there are any sudden changes in the weather and/or road conditions, the Rangers will update the message shortly thereafter. The VIS is accessible to normal 2-wheel drive vehicles.
Is the summit of Maunakea open to the public?
Currently there are 13 independent multi-national astronomical research facilities located on the summit. While the summit is open to the public, the summit telescope facilities are CLOSED to visitors.
Can you see Maui from the summit of Mauna Kea?
An amazing visit to the summit of Mauna Kea and the evening was clear as a a bell – enough to be able to see Maui! Knowledgeable guide showed and explained the various observatories located at the summit. It was cold but, the gear they provide was more than adequate. After…