Winter storm warnings are in place as snow is due to impact at least five states on Election Day.
The National Weather Service (NWS) warns that heavy snowfalls of up to 24 inches are due across Montana, New Mexico, Washington, Idaho and Colorado.
The NWS warns that winter driving conditions will develop in these areas, urging inhabitants to avoid traveling in impacted areas if possible.
Past voting trends show snow, rain and even cold temperatures correlate with low voter turnout.
The Election Day winter storm warnings are in place across Montana and Washington, with the Colorado, New Mexico and Idaho weather warnings due to end today.
In Montana, snow is expected in Little Belt and the Highwood mountains, with total snow accumulations of 24 inches expected in northerly upslope favored areas, with wind gusts possibly getting up to 55 mph.