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This week in Hawaiʻi

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Current conditions and advisories that could affect your plans.

Last updated Nov 8, 8:30 PM HST

From our editors in Hawaiʻi

Kīlauea erupting, beware of vog (volcanic smog).

Kīlauea began erupting on Nov. 2. Fresh lava flows are currently spilling out of the north vent inside the Halemaʻumaʻu crater. Visitors to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park should plan around temporary closures. Kīpukapuaulu Trail remains closed due to hazardous trees. Other areas of the park remain accessible, subject to current conditions. Check the latest park advisories before visiting.

This week at a glance

  • warningHilina Pali Road Shoulder Work Extended to 11/27/26 — Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park · Park Closure
  • warningKīlauea eruption — Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park · Danger
  • advisoryKilauea Volcano: volcano alert level ADVISORY — USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory · aviation code YELLOW
  • advisoryGovernor Green Issues Thirty-fourth Proclamation Relating to Wildfires
  • advisoryKīpukapuaulu Trail Closed Due to Hazardous Trees and Hanging Limbs — Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park · Caution

Parks & Trails

warning

Hilina Pali Road Shoulder Work Extended to 11/27/26

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park · Park Closure

Hilina Pali Road beyond the Maunaiki Trailhead is closed to motorized vehicles from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday for shoulder work. Hikers, bicyclists and backcountry permit holders will be given access but should expect delays while heavy machinery works on the road. The work should be complete by 11/27/26. The entire road will be open to all use outside of those hours including weekends and holidays.

Source: National Park Service ↗
advisory

Kīpukapuaulu Trail Closed Due to Hazardous Trees and Hanging Limbs

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park · Caution

Kīpukapuaulu Trail remains closed due to numerous hazardous trees and hanging limbs resulting from several recent storms. Managers are developing a plan and will reopen the trail when it is safe.

Source: National Park Service ↗

Instead, our editors recommend

Kīlauea erupting as of Nov. 2

If you planned to visit Kīpukapuaulu Trail or drive Mauna Loa Road to the lookout, choose another accessible area of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, such as the Kīlauea Visitor Center or designated overlooks along Crater Rim Drive. Check current park conditions before visiting, as access and volcanic activity can change. For a guided experience, consider booking a volcano sightseeing tour that follows current park restrictions.

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Volcano & Vog

advisory

Kilauea Volcano: volcano alert level ADVISORY

USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory · aviation code YELLOW

The Halema'uma'u eruption of Kīlauea is currently paused after episode 56 fountaining ended on November 5. The summit is reinflating and the next episode of lava fountaining is likely several weeks away.

In effect until Nov 9, 9:29 AM HSTSource: USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory ↗
warning

Kīlauea eruption

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park · Danger

Volcanic eruptions can be hazardous. Stay out of closed areas and monitor air quality. Eruptions can last a few hours and are often separated by pauses lasting several weeks.

Source: National Park Service ↗
advisory

Protect Yourself from Volcanic Tephra

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park · Caution

Volcanic ash, rock and glassy strands (tephra) is present at Kīlauea summit and can irritate your skin, eyes and respiratory system. For your safety, do not handle it. Eye protection, long sleeves, long pants, a hat, closed-toe shoes and a dust mask are recommended.

Source: National Park Service ↗

Travel Impacts

advisory

Governor Green Issues Thirty-fourth Proclamation Relating to Wildfires

In effect until Nov 27, 2:03 PM HSTSource: HIEMA ↗

Our picks this week

What our editors recommend given the current conditions.

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Evening Volcano Tour

Kīlauea is currently erupting, come check it out.

Conditions are collected from official sources and updated automatically. Hawaii.com reports what agencies have posted; it does not determine whether conditions are safe.