Alaska 511 camera at the 2nd Knik River Bridge shows the morning swallowed in thick, low-lying fog as a Dense Fog Advisory blankets the lower Matanuska and southern Susitna valleys. Drivers are urged to slow down and use headlights as visibility drops to near-zero across the corridor.
By Gina Hill | Alaska Headline Living | November 2025
- It’s cold, cold, cold out there. Morning temps drifting around 20°F (-7°C), rising just a little into the early afternoon to 22-23°F (-6°C).
- There’s dense fog this morning. Visibility will be tricky, especially for early risers in the Lower Matanuska and Southern Susitna Valleys.
- By afternoon, skies should clear some, “intermittent clouds,” so that’s a bit of relief.
- As evening rolls in, it’ll drop back down to 18-19°F (-8°C). Brr! Dress in layers, hon.
- Since it’s so chilly, watch out for icing on roads, especially on overpasses or shaded spots.
🚦 Road & Traffic Report, Big Highways to Know About
Now, I checked in with the Alaska 511 system (yes, Memaw knows how to use the app), and here’s what it’s looking like for the major routes you might be worrying about:
- 511 Alaska currently shows no active alerts on its system. Alaska 511
- That means, as of now, there are no reported closures or big incidents on the Parks, Glenn, Richardson, Sterling, or Seward Highways. Alaska 511
- If anything changes while you’re out and about, the 511 app will ping you (or you can check their website) for live updates, incidents, construction, or hazards. Alaska 511+1
🛣️ Specific Highway Notes (Just in Case)
- Parks Highway: No current closures or avalanche warnings today per 511, so normal driving conditions for now.
- Glenn Highway: Also clear, no active traffic alerts right now.
- Richardson Highway: Quiet, no reported incidents.
- Sterling & Seward Highways: These are also clean on the 511 map today. No avalanches, no major traffic alerts.
👵 Memaw’s Advice for Today’s Commute
- Take it slow this morning. That fog won’t be your friend, and I don’t want you sliding off the road.
- Use the 511 app (or call 5-1-1) before you leave, especially if you’re heading out on one of the highways. It’s free, and it’ll tell you if anything unexpected pops up. Alaska 511+1
- Keep your car winter-ready: Ice scraper, blankets, de-icer spray, a full tank if you can.
- If you don’t need to be out during the worst of the fog, with visibility of one quarter mile or less, consider waiting a bit. Mid-to-late morning looks safer.
- Watch for shady parts of the road where sun doesn’t reach, it could still be slick even when things look clear.
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