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Douglas, Alaska, United States
I have lived in Alaska since 1978, having come to Juneau as a Jesuit Volunteer. I fell in love with Alaska and now live on Douglas Island with my husband and two dogs.

Friday, April 26, 2013

Dear Winter: You Are Free To Leave. Don't Stick Around On Our Account.

This is what Juneau woke up to this morning.  Yes, THIS morning.  APRIL 26th.  A winter storm warning.  A forecast of 3-6 inches of snow.  Planes delayed because of snow.  On April 26.  APRIL.

I know, I know, I live in Alaska.  But this is Southeast Alaska, people!  Not Nome, Alaska!  Not Fairbanks, Alaska.  We live in a temperate (hah!) RAIN forest.  Not a snow forest.

My friend Elizabeth took this picture this morning:




This is what the weather is doing right now, at 6:07 p.m.: it is 33 degrees.  It is "snaining".  The streets are slushy.

Last year at this time, we had the furnace turned off for the summer.  It is going full blast right now.  I had to dig my parka out of the closet and put my hiking boots back on.

If I sound a bit hysterical, it is because I am.

I. HAVE. HAD. IT. WITH. WINTER.




5 comments:

  1. you can send some snow here in Southern California. I wouldn't mind a bit.

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  2. Oh dear! I am so sorry to see this... may this be the last blast!

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  3. Snow, I am so sorry. It is beautiful but enough is enough. Sending you thoughts of Spring and warm air.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  4. Hugs to you. I hope it warms up soon for you. Last year when I was there in April it was beautiful. Hang in there spring is coming.

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  5. You and me both. But it did get into the 70s finally this weekend. And yes, we just had snow this past Tuesday. Crazy, crazy...but I will take it!!! I hope you guys get some warmer weather soon!

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