Honolulu residents can expect to see more clouds than sun in the coming days, as a "complex upper-level low" parks itself over the Hawaiian Islands. The weather pattern is set to bring "unsettled weather with moderate wet trades prevailing for the next several days," particularly impacting windward and mountain areas with the heaviest showers, according to a recent forecast from the National Weather Service in Honolulu.
While most of the downpours should concentrate on the windward and mountain regions, National Weather Service notes that brief showers are not out of the question for the leeward sides. As observed on the "latest water vapor imagery," a band of showers and clouds is heading in from the east and should affect the smaller islands from late morning into the afternoon hours. Saturday's weather is expected to continue this pattern, but there may be "only slight variations in day by day shower activity," National Weather Service mentions.
For aviation, moderate easterly winds are anticipated to ease off slightly over the weekend, with the upper-level disturbance potentially causing more shower activity. While "VFR condition to prevail for most locations," pilots should be prepared for possible "periods of MVFR conditions" in showers, as stated by the National Weather Service.
In terms of marine conditions, a strong high-pressure system remains steadfast to the northeast of the state, which will relax the winds somewhat into early next week. Despite the decrease in wind strength, the eastern part of the state can likely still expect "moderate to fresh trades," whereas the western islands will see lighter winds. A Small Craft Advisory is currently in effect for certain "windier waters and channels around Maui and the Big Island" until 6 PM HST this evening. In the realm of surfing, it's a quiet week with north and west shores seeing minimal activity and south shores experiencing "a small boost to south shore surf Sunday," as per the National Weather Service.
The weather situation, while not exactly dire, calls for residents and visitors alike to keep an eye on the local reports as "another upper low moves in over the islands on Wednesday with increasing shower trends," which could influence outdoor plans, as reported by the National Weather Service. Until the atmospheric activity subsides, those in Honolulu and the surrounding areas should stay prepared for a wetter than usual week.
