👵 Well, hey there, sweetheart. Bundle up and mind those slick spots because winter is holding firm today. We’ve got cold temps, frosty highways, short daylight hours, and to sweeten the deal, a possible northern lights show after dark. Along with your road conditions and temperatures from NOAA and Weather.gov, Memaw added an aurora forecast so you know whether it’s worth steppin’ outside tonight and lookin’ north. Drive smart by day, and if the skies behave, enjoy the light show by night.
🚗 Parks Highway
| Time of Day | Hi Temperatures (°F) | Lo Temperatures | Driving Tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | 13 to 17°F | ~10°F | Roads cold and super frosty. Warm your engine before you roll. |
| Afternoon | ~22°F | ~19°F | Sun can be tricky on ice patches. Take it easy. |
| Evening | ~20°F | ~15°F | Temps dropping quick. Black ice is sneaky out there. |
| Sunrise & Sunset | Sunrise ~9:47 AM Sunset ~4:30 PM | Low sun can blind the eyes. Plan daylight drives. | |
| Aurora forecast | Kp ~6.7 to ~3 (strong early night aurora potential) | Best aurora after dark if the clouds stay away. |
🚙 Glenn Highway
| Time of Day | Hi Temperatures (°F) | Lo Temperatures | Driving Tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | 13 to 17°F | ~10°F | Frost and ice will stick around. Be gentle on the brakes. |
| Afternoon | ~22°F | ~19°F | Pretty sky but roads still slick. |
| Evening | ~20°F | ~15°F | Traffic and cold temps. Give extra stopping space. |
| Sunrise & Sunset | Sunrise ~9:47 AM Sunset ~4:30 PM | Sunglasses help when that late sun hangs low. | |
| Aurora forecast | Kp ~6.7 to ~3 later | Look north later at night if you’re up for it. |
🚐 Seward Highway
| Time of Day | Hi Temperatures (°F) | Lo Temperatures | Driving Tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | 13 to 17°F | ~10°F | Shaded curves can be icy all morning. |
| Afternoon | ~22°F | ~19°F | Cold sun won’t melt much. Stay alert. |
| Evening | ~20°F | ~15°F | Keep those lights on early. |
| Sunrise & Sunset | Sunrise ~9:47 AM Sunset ~4:30 PM | Glare can hit hard near water. | |
| Aurora forecast | Kp ~6.7 to ~3 | A little aurora glow possible later if skies clear. |
🚚 Sterling Highway – Homer
| Time of Day | Hi Temperatures (°F) | Lo Temperatures | Driving Tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | 13 to 17°F | ~10°F | Snow and frost hang around; go easy. |
| Afternoon | ~22°F | ~19°F | Not much melting happening, slow and steady wins. |
| Evening | ~20°F | ~15°F | Sunset quick and temps keep falling. |
| Sunrise & Sunset | Sunrise ~9:47 AM Sunset ~4:30 PM | Watch the glare on curves and bridges. | |
| Aurora forecast | Kp ~6.7 to ~3 | If the clouds part after dark, look up! |
Memaw’s Bonus Aurora Tip Real Quick: Higher Kp numbers (like over 5 early night) mean a better chance of seeing real dancing lights up in the sky. As the night wears on, that geomagnetic activity may settle into a still decent but calmer level. So, if you’re heading out late tonight keep that camera handy and check cloud skies too. Clear, dark skies will make that aurora pop even if the temps don’t.
Drive safe and enjoy the lights if they make an appearance!
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