By Gina Hill | Alaska Headline Living | December 2025
🚙 😃 A little cheer and a lot of good hot coffee to go with your morning commute.☕️🚦
☃️ Southcentral wakes up to clear skies and a glittering, frosty morning. Temperatures start near minus 3 degrees and gently climb toward 10 degrees this afternoon. Sunshine sticks around, and the cold keeps the snow crisp and bright. It is a perfect day for holiday errands as long as you drive with care. 💕
🌨️ Hourly Weather and Driving Tips
| Time | Weather | Temp | Driving Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | Mostly clear | -2°F | Bridges and overpasses may be slick. Drive slowly and consider delaying travel. |
| 7 AM | Mostly clear | -1°F | Sunrise glare may hit icy patches. Keep speed steady. |
| 8 AM | Mostly clear | 0°F | Roads begin to improve, but shaded areas remain icy. |
| 9 AM | Mostly clear | 1°F | Traffic increases with commuters. Allow extra following distance. |
| 10 AM | Mostly clear | 1°F | Good hour for errands. Roads start to settle. Keep winter tires warm with steady driving. |
| 11 AM | Mostly sunny | 3°F | Sun helps visibility, but black ice lingers. Stay alert. |
| 12 PM | Sunny | 4°F | Safest part of the day to travel. Great for a lunch break run to the store. |
| 1 PM | Sunny | 10°F | Warmest point of the day. Most roads are in decent shape. |
| 2 PM | Mostly sunny | 8°F | Afternoon chill returns. Watch for refreezing in shaded curves. |
| 3 PM | Mostly sunny | 5°F | Early dusk may hide icy spots. Use headlights. |
| 4 PM | Mostly clear | 4°F | Temperatures fall. Expect fresh slick spots. |
| 5 PM | Mostly clear | 4°F | Evening commute. Slow down and drive defensively. |
| 6 PM | Mostly clear | 6°F | Fully dark. Keep your windshield and lights clean. |
| 7 PM | Mostly clear | 6°F | Cold pavement increases refreezing. Avoid sudden braking. |
| 8 PM | Mostly clear | 6°F | Low traffic. If you do not need to travel, stay home and stay cozy. |
| 9 PM | Mostly clear | 6°F | Good time to top off windshield fluid and check headlights. |
| 10 PM | Mostly clear | 6°F | Nighttime temps flatten. Expect persistent icy patches. |
| 11 PM | Mostly clear | 6°F | 🌜Best to stay in for the night with cocoa and a blanket. |
🚗 Highway Updates
Parks Highway: Clear of major alerts. Expect icy patches throughout the day. Morning travel requires the most caution.
Glenn Highway: Good visibility and no incidents. Watch for black ice before noon.
Seward Highway: Icy near Turnagain Pass. Slow down on curved and shaded sections.
Sterling Highway: Normal winter conditions. Light refreezing begins mid-afternoon.
🚦 Anchorage Road Conditions
No closures or major incidents at this time. Side streets remain packed with snow and ice from recent weather, so stop early at intersections and take it easy on hills.
🎁 Holiday Driving Wisdom from Memaw
- 🚗 Warm the car, but never leave it running unattended.
- 🧤 Keep gloves, a blanket, and a phone charger in the vehicle.
- 🎶 Play your favorite holiday music to keep your mood calm and bright.
- 🎁 The best gift you can give your family is getting home safely. 🩷
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