Alaska May 1st, north or south first?
We plan on being in Alaska about May 1st, only because we wont have the patience to wait any longer! We're retired and have all summer....would it be better to head to Valdez, Seward and Homer/ferry t...
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Unclear if the OP is driving up and arriving in Alaska on 1-May or will be flying in; either case:
- As noted, most tourist attractions don't open until late May
- In many parts of Alaska, 1-May is "early spring"....consistent warm weather doesn't arrive for a few more weeks;
- If one will be in Alaska on 1-May, going south 1st would be better...as noted, there will still be ice and snow even on the road system if one heads north.
- Chances are that anywhere a visitor will go on 1-May, they will not see cold (i.e. 20 degrees and colder) weather; however, although it varies by day and location, the weather that time of year can be a real PITA: bright sunshine followed by freezing rain in Southcentral; windy rough and chilly conditions on the coastal areas, muddy ground, etc, etc, etc. I think it's great, but it might not be ideal for "touristing"
- As noted, most tourist attractions don't open until late May
- In many parts of Alaska, 1-May is "early spring"....consistent warm weather doesn't arrive for a few more weeks;
- If one will be in Alaska on 1-May, going south 1st would be better...as noted, there will still be ice and snow even on the road system if one heads north.
- Chances are that anywhere a visitor will go on 1-May, they will not see cold (i.e. 20 degrees and colder) weather; however, although it varies by day and location, the weather that time of year can be a real PITA: bright sunshine followed by freezing rain in Southcentral; windy rough and chilly conditions on the coastal areas, muddy ground, etc, etc, etc. I think it's great, but it might not be ideal for "touristing"
