News Release

Haleakalā National Park announces temporary closures

Date: January 30, 2025

Beginning Thursday, January 30, 2025 Haleakalā National Park will be closed due to dangerous weather conditions. The closure will go into effect at 12 noon for both the Summit District and Kīpahulu District.

The forecast calls for heavy rain to begin falling over Maui around midday to early afternoon Thursday, with the heaviest bands on the south and southwestern slopes of Haleakala. East Maui will receive significant rain and possible flooding around the same period. Sustained winds of 40-50 mph with gusts up 80 mph are also predicted for Haleakala starting in the early afternoon tomorrow and peaking around sunset Thursday.

“The park will remain closed through noon on Friday when conditions are expected to improve. Opening the park, however, will be contingent on damage assessments, and any additional dangerous weather forecasts that maybe predicted.” said Acting Superintendent Leonel Arguello.