Glenn Highway @ Eagle River Bridge MP 12.8 Alaska 511
Mornin’, hon! We’ve got a fresh check-in: it’s 10 °F out in the Wasilla area right now (that’s about -12 °C), and while the skies are partly cloudy, there’s a growing blanket of fog coming in—so your windshield and the road ahead both deserve some extra love.
🌫 Adjusted Forecast for Today
| Time | Sky | Temp (°F / °C) | Memaw’s Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 am | Mostly clear | 11°F (-11°C) | Start with a warm car; give it a minute. |
| 6 am | Mostly clear | 13°F (-11°C) | Frost still everywhere—check your mirrors. |
| 7 am | Fog sets in | 13°F (-10°C) | Visibility drops; slow down on the roads. |
| 8 am | Fog | 14°F (-10°C) | Bridges and shaded turns likely slick. |
| 9 am | Fog | 15°F (-10°C) | Keep headlights on—others might not see you. |
| 10 am | Fog | 16°F (-9°C) | Sun trying to peek; fog lingers in low spots. |
| 11 am | Fog → mostly sunny | 18°F (-8°C) | Slow traffic clearing up, but icy patches stay. |
| 12 pm | Mostly sunny | 21°F (-6°C) | Midday thawing begins—main roads smooth out. |
| 1 pm | Mostly sunny | 22°F (-5°C) | Good time for errands—just watch side streets. |
| 2 pm | Mostly sunny | 24°F (-5°C) | Best drive window of the day—take advantage. |
| 3 pm | Mostly sunny | 22°F (-5°C) | Temps dipping; keep an eye on shaded areas. |
| 4 pm | Mostly sunny | 21°F (-6°C) | Evening commute begins—be ready for slick spots. |
| 5 pm | Mostly clear | 20°F (-7°C) | Cold is returning; slow down for the drive home. |
| 6 pm | Mostly clear | 17°F (-8°C) | Bridges/refreeze risk rising—use caution. |
| 7 pm onward | Mostly clear | 15-13°F (-9 to -11°C) | Quiet roads but black ice is real—take it easy. |
Currently 10° · Partly cloudy
Wasilla, AK, United States
 5 AM | 11° | Mostly clear |
| 6 AM | 13° | Mostly clear |
 7 AM | 13° | Fog |
| 8 AM | 14° | Fog |
| 9 AM | 15° | Fog |
| 10 AM | 16° | Fog |
| 11 AM | 19° | Fog |
| 12 PM | 21° | Fog |
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🚗 Traffic & Road Update
- Early morning (5–9 am): The fog makes visibility really tricky. Combine that with frost and possible black ice, especially on off-ramps, bridges, and shaded stretches. Drive slow, use low beams, and keep a good distance from others.
- Mid-morning to early afternoon (10 am–3 pm): As sun creeps in, main roads will thaw out and traffic moves smoother. But don’t get lax—side roads, driveways, and shaded bumps may still hold ice.
- Late afternoon & evening (4–6 pm): Temps begin to fall again, so expect conditions to degrade. Bridges and ramps are most vulnerable. Commute home with caution and extra time.
- After dark (7 pm+): The stillness makes the slick spots even sneakier. Black ice, cold temps, and fog may stick around. Use headlights, and if you don’t need to go out, you might just cozy in instead.
✅ Memaw’s Updated Survival Tips
- Visibility first: Fog means lower visibility. Turn on your low beams and keep your windshield clear.
- Morning brace: Coldest temps and fog mix can hide ice; again, drive slowly.
- Midday window: If you can run errands, aim for 11 am–2 pm for smoother roads and better light.
- Evening caution: Temps drop fast; don’t assume the road stays safe just because it looked okay earlier.
- Stay warm & ready: Plug in your car if you can, warm it up, keep a blanket in the trunk, and gloves in the glovebox.
Here are some updated statewide road-closure/condition alerts from 511 Alaska / the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF). Good to have these in your “know before you go” list this morning:
🚧 Current Alerts & Closures
- The DOT&PF notes general slick and icy road conditions across much of Southcentral Alaska this afternoon through tonight. National Weather Service
- Emergency closure update for the Dalton Highway (MP 305-356) due to a wash-out, culvert failure and erosion. PublicInput
- Travelers are reminded to check the Alaska 511 site for up-to-the-minute road condition data (surface status, weather, closures) statewide. Alaska 511+2Alaska 511+2
✅ What this means for you
- If you are planning to travel outside the Matanuska‑Susitna Borough (Mat-Su), keep an eye on updates, especially for remote or less-maintained highways.
- For Mat-Su & Southcentral: Although the main focus is local, the statewide slick-road warning means you should also assume potential trouble even on seemingly clear stretches.
- If you’re heading further north or into remote areas (Interior, Western Alaska), conditions may degrade faster and with less notice, plan accordingly.
💅 So that’s the lay of the land today, sugar … clear skies trying their best, fog sneaking around like it owns the place, and the roads keeping us all on our toes. No major statewide closures this morning, but winter always has a trick or two tucked under its icy little sleeve. Keep your lights on, your speed down, and your coffee hot. And remember: in Alaska, the weather may run the show, but you still get to choose how gracefully you dance on the ice.
