Sources: The New York Times (2005, 2009), MSNBC (2005). Once the Senate confirms the nomination by an affirmative vote, the Secretary of the Senate attests to a resolution of confirmation and transmits it to the White House.
Answer: Winter, June, July, and August. That timeworn classic is only partially true--May and September can also be great summer months. Alaska weather and daylight varies wildly by region and season, from short-sleeves in summer to down jackets in winter; from 7 rainy days in May in Southcentral to 17 rainy days in the Inside Passage.
Going on a Alaska cruise in Mid September - is this a good time to see whales and what is the weather like at this time? Is Juneau the place to book a whale watching tour or is there somewhere better - like Skagway? What is one of the better mid priced tours to book - don't want to be on a small boat because of sea sickness.