Hawaii Extended Forecast Discussion NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD 720 AM EST Mon Dec 17 2018 Valid 00Z Tue Dec 18 2018 - 00Z Tue Dec 25 2018 Gusty trade winds today will slowly subside ahead of a cold front forecast to push through the state on Tuesday. The best dynamics should stay north of Hawaii so only scattered showers are expected associated with the front, with possible more enhanced activity along the windward facing slopes. Northerly winds on the backside of the front will increase again, with 20+ knots and higher gusts into Wednesday, before veering back to the northeast and eventually easterly towards the end of the week. Trades should return to more typical levels by Friday and the weekend as another high pressure slides in to the north. Santorelli