"“We usually only have snow that stay for a day or two, and it's mainly hard snow or icy like, but with a flood advisory in effect there was a good possibility for good conditions for snowboarding,"” says Keeling.

On Feb. 22 Hawaii posted four serious advisories throughout the state. Sure, the storms brought surf, but they also brought snow. The volcano Mauna Kea, twice the height of Mt. Everst if you measure from its base on the ocean floor, got the dump.

"On Feb. 23 the Big Island had the most beautiful day with no wind, blue skies, waves, and snow," tells photographer Ehitu Keeling. "We scoring some surf in warm water then drove three hours up our volcano Mauna Kea."

With up to a foot of fresh on the top of the volcano a dozen friends gathered at the summit for some fun. "We definitely had the day of our lives sharing good vibes and memories," says Keeling.

At an altitude of just under 14,000 feet, finding snow in Hawaii doesn't come easy, but it's appreciated when it does show up.

Just another rail jam in paradise.

Needless to say, Hawaiians don't get a lot of time in the snow.

Who invited the sponger?

It may not be a heli drop in Alaska, but you have to admit, there's something cool about spending the morning surfing in trunks and the afternoon hitting jumps.