Memaw Says Bundle Up and Slow It Down: Alaska’s Highways Turn Brutally Cold Today 🚗❄️

Heads up from Memaw this morning. The National Weather Service has a Cold Weather Advisory for Southcentral Alaska today into the afternoon, with bitter cold temps and wind chills that can bite you real quick. Roads around Anchorage, the Valley and pass areas will be extra slick in spots so take your time out there. National Weather Service

National Weather Service advisory map highlighting Southcentral Alaska under a Severe Cold Weather Advisory, with dangerously low temperatures and wind chills impacting travel across major highways and surrounding communities.
National Weather Service advisory map highlighting Southcentral Alaska under a Severe Cold Weather Advisory, with dangerously low temperatures and wind chills impacting travel across major highways and surrounding communities.

🍁 Parks Highway

Parks Hwy & Palmer Wasilla Hwy | Alaska 511
Time of DayTemperatureDriving Tips
MorningLow about -25°F High near -7°FRoads are going to be slick first thing. Slow and easy wins the day.
AfternoonLow about -25°F High near -7°FCold stays stubborn. Keep an eye out for ice crust on the shoulders.
EveningLow about -13°F High near -7°FTemperatures barely budge. Bright sun but still icy spots.

🍁 Glenn Highway

Left: Glenn Highway at 2nd Knik River Bridge MP 31.1 with icy patches and low visibility. Right: Glenn Highway at Muldoon Road South Ramp showing slick morning roads. Travel slow and stay safe. | Alaska 511

Time of DayTemperatureDriving Tips
MorningLow about -25°F High near -7°FBlack ice where you least expect it. Stick to main tracks.
AfternoonLow about -25°F High near -7°FCold, clear weather but don’t let that fool you. Roads stay slick.
EveningLow about -13°F High near -7°FHeading home slow and steady now makes Memaw proud.

🍁 Seward Highway

Seward Highway @ Bird Point MP 96.3 | Alaska 511.

Time of DayTemperatureDriving Tips
MorningLow about -25°F High near -7°FTurnagain Pass can be unforgiving first light. Slow down for shaded bends.
AfternoonLow about -25°F High near -7°FStill cold and bright. Watch for glare ice especially near wet bridges.
EveningLow about -13°F High near -7°FTemps stay well below zero. Expect icy pull offs and give yourself extra space.

🍁 Sterling Highway

Sterling Highway @ Russian River Ferry MP 54.8 | Alaska 511

Time of DayTemperatureDriving Tips
MorningLow about -25°F High near -7°FCold enough to freeze your wits right off. Slow and smooth.
AfternoonLow about -25°F High near -7°FMain highway maybe clear, side roads will still be chilly ice patches.
EveningLow about -13°F High near -7°FNight rolls early with dropping ice risk. Take your time.

And just a peek at Friday, January 9 from Memaw: looks like we might see temps rebound toward the teens with a chance of snow late in the day. Keep those winter tires on and watch the forecast. National Weather Service

Stay warm out there.

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