Reply #4: We just returned from Hawaii on the 20th

[Greybnk48]

we were mainly on Kauaii, but hopped over to Honolulu for three days to see some friends. The day we arrived, Jan. 9th, there was a winter weather advisory for the big island with snow reported in the mountains. I'm not sure how unusual this is, but the weather man seemed to have to explain what a winter weather advisory was, including icy roads. The weather we had was very nice, high 70's every day. But quite a few people were talking about the cold conditions on the other island. Scarey stuff.

We ran into some people at LAX who had vacationed in New Mexico and almost froze to death until they were able to go out and buy all new clothes including coats. It's nuts.