🎄 Memaw’s Merry Christmas Highway Check 🎄Christmas Day, December 25, 2025

By Gina Hill | Alaska Headline Living | December 2025

Merry Christmas, sugar. 🧑‍🎄 If you are heading out today, bless your heart and your headlights. Christmas Day travel is usually calm and quiet, but Alaska winter never sleeps in. NOAA and Weather.gov say cold temperatures rule the day, which means slick spots can sneak up on you faster than a kid spotting presents under the tree. Slow down, leave room, and remember nobody ever ruined Christmas by arriving safely and a little late. 🎄🚗

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🚗 Parks Highway

Time of Day	Temperature	Driving Tips
Morning	0 to 8 °F	Cold pavement and frost mean hidden ice. Ease into your drive like you’re carrying a crockpot of gravy.
Afternoon	6 to 10 °F	Bright skies but slick stretches remain, especially bridges and shaded curves. Don’t let sunshine fool you.
Evening	-2 to 2 °F	Temperatures dip and ice firms up again. Turn those headlights on early and keep your speed steady.

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🚙 Glenn Highway

Time of Day	Temperature	Driving Tips
Morning	-5 to 5 °F	Extra cold start. Give yourself time and space. Your tires need warming just like you do.
Afternoon	5 to 12 °F	Clear skies but glare ice may linger. Slow through curves and watch that shimmer on the road.
Evening	0 to 4 °F	Frost returns as the sun sets. Easy on the gas and brake like Santa is judging your manners.

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🚘 Seward Highway

Time of Day	Temperature	Driving Tips
Morning	12 to 18 °F	Milder coastal temps but wet spots can freeze fast. Watch Turnagain Arm sections closely.
Afternoon	16 to 22 °F	A little warmth helps but does not melt ice everywhere. Stay cautious near curves and runoff areas.
Evening	7 to 15 °F	Cooling temperatures bring slick pavement back. Keep it slow and scenic.

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🚕 Sterling Highway

Time of Day	Temperature	Driving Tips
Morning	12 to 20 °F	Calm and cold with frost possible. Shady stretches may stay icy all day.
Afternoon	18 to 25 °F	Warmer by Alaska standards but snowpack can still be slick. Don’t rush it.
Evening	10 to 18 °F	Temps drop quickly after sunset. Gentle braking and steady speeds are your best gift to yourself.

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🎄 Memaw’s Christmas Blessing for the Road 🎄
Drive kind, drive patient, and don’t let anyone rush your Christmas spirit. The ham will wait, the coffee can be reheated, and the people who love you would rather hug you late than not at all. Merry Christmas, sweet pea, and may your roads be calm and your travels safe. ❤️🎄🚗