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Source: North Slope Borough School District via Facebook. UTQIAGVIK, Alaska â The North Slope Borough School District has announced a two-hour delay for all schools and buses in Utqiagvik on Wednesday, Oct. 28, due to icy, slick road … Read More
Memaw’s Arctic Roll for Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Good morning, road warriors! đ Mother Nature has put Southcentral Alaska inside a frosty fishbowl, and visibility is taking the morning off. Dense fog has settled over the Mat-Su Valley, Anchorage, Eagle River and parts of the Kenai Peninsula, with visibility dropping to a quarter-mile or less in affected areas. Temperatures are below freezing in several communities, so that innocent-looking pavement could be hiding a slippery surprise. The good news? Sunshine is expected to make an appearance as the fog lifts. The catch? Rain is moving into tonightâs forecast, and some areas could see a little snow mixed in. So wipe those windshields, turn on your headlights and give the driver ahead a little breathing room. Memaw wants you arriving safely, not starring in somebodyâs dashcam video! đđ¨ The National Weather Serviceâs fog advisory runs until 10 a.m. AKDT. đ Keep your eyes peeled, sugar. With visibility down to a quarter-mile or less in some spots, give yourself extra time and stay sharp behind the wheel. đ đŚ Daily Verdict: Foggy Start, Sunny Finish, Wet Night Ahead đĄ Roads: Dense fog and possible frost or ice on bridges and roadways. Alaska 511 incident status needs a live map check before departure. đĄ Traffic: Allow extra travel time, especially around Anchorage, Eagle River, the Mat-Su Valley and Turnagain Arm. đĄ Sky: Mostly sunny breaks expected today, but increasing clouds and overnight rain are in the forecast. Aurora activity is quiet, with Kp 1â2. đ´ Headlights: Visibility may fall to a quarter-mile or less in advisory areas. Use low beams in dense fog and slow down. â ď¸ Mat-Su Watch Lower Matanuska Valley: Dense Fog and Freezing Fog Advisory until 10 a.m. đ Memawâs reality check: If you canât see the road clearly, slow down and leave plenty of stopping distance. Fog can hide slick spots, frost and other road hazards, so stay alert and donât take chances. â ď¸ Southcentral Watch: Anchorage Bowl & Hillside Dense Fog, Possible Frost and Seward Highway Caution Advisory until 10 a.m. … Read More
Memawn’s Arctic Roll for Tuesday, October 27, 2026 The sun is coming up, but some of Southcentral Alaska is still playing hide-and-seek with the fog! đ đđ¨ Freezing fog is on the morning menu around Wasilla, Anchorage has its own foggy start, and Seward is bringing the wind. The good news? Sunshine and afternoon temperatures in the 40s are in the forecast for much of the region. But don’t let a pretty afternoon fool you. Temperatures drop below freezing again tonight, and a wet-looking patch of pavement can turn slick when the mercury falls. Tonight’s full Moon đ also shares the sky with a quiet aurora forecast. The Northern Lights may be shy, so don’t plan your evening around a guaranteed show. And today has a special place in Memaw’s heart. It’s Navy Day, and Memaw’s late mother, Delores, served in the U.S. Navy. Today, we’re saluting her and every sailor who has served, past and present. âđ Let’s get you down the road safely, hon. Memaw has the forecast, the road watch and a little Navy pride ready to roll! đŚ Daily Verdict: đĄ Foggy Start, Sunny Finish, Frosty Return â ď¸ Southcentral Watch (Anchorage Bowl & Hillside) Morning fog and possible freezing fog đâ¨Â Parks Highway Wasilla and the Mat-Su corridor | Official Wasilla forecast high 45°F, low 23°F Time of Day High (°F) Low (°F) Driving Tips Road Risk Level Morning 45° 23° Watch for fog, frost and slick spots. đĄ Afternoon 45° 23° Watch for changing conditions and shaded icy areas. đ˘ Evening … Read More
The record-breaking Juneau Creek Bridge spans a deep canyon near Cooper Landing as part of the Sterling Highway bypass project. The 928-foot bridge is a major engineering milestone, but the full highway isnât expected to open to traffic until 2032. Photo courtesy of KWH Constructors. The Juneau Creek Bridge is a major engineering milestone for Cooper Landing. The nearly $1 billion highway project still has years of work ahead. Alaskaâs record-setting Juneau Creek Bridge … Read More
Five leagues, 17 games, two championship showdowns, and one epic day for sports fans. Monday, October 26, 2026, is a rare treat for sports fans. The Sports Equinox brings Major League Baseball (MLB), the National Football League (NFL), the National Basketball Association (NBA), and the National Hockey League (NHL) together on one day. This year’s lineup goes a step further, with the WNBA also playing a crucial Finals game. The timing is no accident. Baseball’s postseason overlaps with the NFL’s regular season and the early weeks of the NBA and NHL seasons. When those calendars line up, fans get an unofficial sports holiday. What makes October 26 special? That is 17 games across five major professional leagues, including two championship series at pivotal moments. The full Game Schedule All times below are Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) Alaska time League Matchup 3:00 p.m. NHL Los Angeles Kings at New York Rangers 3:00 p.m. NBA Washington Wizards at Charlotte Hornets 3:00 p.m. NBA Minnesota Timberwolves at Cleveland Cavaliers 3:30 p.m. NBA Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics 3:30 p.m. NBA Dallas Mavericks at Miami Heat 4:00 p.m. NBA Indiana Pacers at Milwaukee Bucks 4:00 p.m. NBA … Read More
Memawâs Arctic Roll for Monday, October 26, 2026 đ Well, butter my biscuit and pass the cinnamon! It’s National Pumpkin Day, and Memaw has pumpkins on the brain, a commute … Read More
Peter Wesley has been missing since July 1, 2026, and authorities believe he is in the Anchorage area. The Anchorage Police Department is assisting the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Missing … Read More
With Election Day approaching, the presidentâs Justice Department is challenging Alaskaâs handling of a Senate race after the stateâs highest court ruled on a related ballot dispute. President Donald Trumpâs … Read More
Memaw’s Arctic Roll for Friday, October 23, 2026 âď¸ Good morning, Alaska! đ  The coffee is hot, the temperatures are downright creepy, and Mother Nature appears to have booked us a little role in The Chilling Adventures of the Frozen Windshield. Todayâs forecast calls for sunshine, but don’t let that bright little smile fool you. We’re starting below freezing, and your windshield may be starring in its own horror movie. It’s National Horror Movie Day, and Memaw has a personal Anchorage memory to share. When The Exorcist arrived in Anchorage in 1974, it played at the historic Fourth Avenue Theatre. Memaw remembers that time herself, including hearing from her mother and uncle about people screaming and running out of the theater before the movie was over. Imagine paying for a ticket and deciding the real horror was too much to handle! Some movie memories stick with you long after the credits roll. đŹđť Today’s rule of survival? The scariest things on your commute aren’t always lurking in the shadows. Sometimes they’re hiding in a patch of frost, a construction zone, or a driver who thinks a speed limit is merely a suggestion. Buckle up, scrape that windshield, and let’s find out what’s waiting beyond the headlights. đđ¨ đŚ Daily Verdict: Sunshine, Frozen Windshields & a Ghost of Aurora Roads: Below-freezing morning temperatures across Southcentral mean frost and possible icy patches on shaded stretches and elevated surfaces. Check Alaska 511 before departure for current incidents and closures. Traffic: Allow extra time for the Seward Highway and Sterling Highway construction zones described below. Sky: Mostly sunny today across much of Southcentral. Tonight’s aurora prospects depend on cloud breaks. â ď¸ Southcentral Watch (Anchorage Bowl & Hillside) Below-freezing morning roads đ  Reality check: A sunny sky doesn’t mean every road surface has thawed. Leave extra stopping room and don’t let a bare-looking road fool you. đâ¨Â Parks Highway Wasilla corridor | Sunrise 9:03 a.m. ¡ Sunset 6:19 p.m. Time of Day Hi Temperatures (°F) Lo Temperatures (°F) Driving Tips Road Risk Level Morning 35 27 current Clear all windows; watch for frost and shaded icy spots. đĄ Moderate Afternoon 35 … Read More
