Hawaii Extended Forecast Discussion NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD 244 AM EST Thu Feb 25 2021 Valid 00Z Fri Feb 26 2021 - 00Z Fri Mar 5 2021 The ensemble means are in good overall synoptic scale agreement across the central Pacific through the upcoming week. A tight pressure gradient early in the period from a very strong surface high northeast of Hawaii will promote the development of windward favored precipitation late this week into this weekend, while aloft there should continue to be weak upper level troughing in place. By Sunday, moisture is expected to increase from the southeast, and this could favor enhanced precipitation across portions of the eastern Islands. The latest guidance suggests a weak front to approach the state early to mid next week, bringing slightly drier air and stronger easterly flow. Hamrick