đđ¨Â đ  Who Ordered This Weather Cocktail? Fog, Snow & 45-MPH Gusts!
Memaw’s Arctic Roll for Wednesday, October 21, 2026 Wednesday has a little of everything, Alaska: snowflakes, freezing fog, temperatures hovering around the freezing mark, and a wind that could make the Seward Highway a handful. đ đ¨ď¸ And tonight? The northern lights may be worth watching if the clouds cooperate. But first, a little love for the people who keep us healthy. It’s Medical Assistants Recognition Day, and Memaw is sending a special shout-out to her son Randy at Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute in Anchorage. â¤ď¸ More on that below, because today’s healthcare heroes deserve a little recognition, too! đ˘đĄđ´ Daily Verdict: Freezing Fog First, Windy Roads Next, Aurora Maybe! â ď¸ Mat-Su Watch No current, independently confirmed major off-corridor closure was established in the available information this morning. Check Alaska 511 for current closures before heading toward Hatcher Pass or other mountain roads. â ď¸ Southcentral Watch (Anchorage Bowl & Hillside) Seward Highway: Strong Winds and Gusts đ Reality check: Keep both hands on the wheel, expect sudden crosswinds and give high-profile vehicles extra room. The strongest gusts can make driving difficult. đâ¨Â Parks Highway Representative forecast: Wasilla and the Parks Highway corridor. Wasilla is starting the day at 32°F with light snow and fog. The forecast calls for snow likely before 10 a.m., patchy freezing fog before 10 a.m., and less than half an inch of daytime snow accumulation possible. Time of Day Hi Temperatures (°F) Lo Temperatures (°F) Driving Tips Road Risk Level Morning 34 32 Watch for freezing fog, light snow and reduced visibility. … Read More









