Weather in Western Alaska was tough sledding on Election Day, as a massive storm covered much of the lower coast, impacting communities from Dutch Harbor all the way to Bethel.
There are gale-force winds in Dillingham on Tuesday morning, with heavy rain on top of icy roads. Winds are at 26 mph.
In Bethel, there’s been a blizzard warning since Monday night, and winds are at 30 mph.
Ketchikan, in southern Southeast Alaska, is expecting two inches of rain.
The Department of Justice has sent officials to Western Alaska to monitor the elections. They are experiencing a fall gale and blizzard that may impact voter turnout, as blowing snow, ice, and rain whip the rural communities along the coast.
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Suzanne Downing founded Must Read Alaska and served as its editor for many years. Her prolific writing spans nearly every topic meaningful to Alaskans. Before founding Must Read Alaska, she served as editor of the Juneau Empire and as a speechwriter for Governor Sean Parnell.
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