By Gina Hill | Alaska Headline Living | January 2026
👵 Good morning, my dears. Today calls for taking it slow. Temperatures will stay below freezing with increasing clouds and a chance of snow late. Roads will be cold and can turn slick, especially where ice and bridges hide them. Whether you are headed to brunch, church or headed to Sunday supper with the family, Memaw wants you steady on the wheel, eyes open, and noticing a little winter beauty along the way. Sunrise is around 9:36 am and sunset is around 4:44 pm today, so make the most of that gentle daylight.
🚙 Parks Highway
| Time of Day | Hi Temperatures (°F) | Lo Temperatures | Driving Tips | Road Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | ~25 | ~13 | Cold pavement and shaded areas may be slick. | Moderate |
| Afternoon | ~27 | ~15 | Clouds grow and a late snow chance arrives. | Moderate |
| Evening | ~14 | ~13 | Snow likely overnight. Reduce speed and be smooth. | High |
| Sunrise & Sunset | Sunrise ~9:36 am Sunset ~4:44 pm | Low sun can blind your eyes. | Moderate | |
| Aurora Forecast for Tonight | Kp ~3; faint aurora possible low on northern horizon if skies clear | Best chance is dark, clear skies away from lights. |
🚙 Glenn Highway
| Time of Day | Hi Temperatures (°F) | Lo Temperatures | Driving Tips | Road Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | ~24 | ~12 | Black ice can linger on bridges and curves. | Moderate |
| Afternoon | ~26 | ~14 | Snow chance late. Give plenty of space. | Moderate |
| Evening | ~13 | ~12 | Snow likely overnight. Slow and smooth. | High |
| Sunrise & Sunset | Sunrise ~9:36 am Sunset ~4:44 pm | Low-angle sun can blind you. | Moderate | |
| Aurora Forecast for Tonight | Kp ~3; weak aurora only if skies clear and dark | You need clear skies and patience. |
🚐 Seward Highway
| Time of Day | Hi Temperatures (°F) | Lo Temperatures | Driving Tips | Road Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | ~23 | ~11 | Watch for frost and glare near water. | Moderate |
| Afternoon | ~25 | ~14 | Clouds increasing; watch road texture. | Moderate |
| Evening | ~12 | ~11 | Snow later; take it easy on curves. | High |
| Sunrise & Sunset | Sunrise ~9:36 am Sunset ~4:44 pm | Glare on water is a real hazard. | Moderate | |
| Aurora Forecast for Tonight | Kp ~3; very faint aurora possible only if clear | Your view depends on cloud cover tonight. |
🚚 Sterling Highway
| Time of Day | Hi Temperatures (°F) | Lo Temperatures | Driving Tips | Road Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | ~23 | ~11 | Hills may hide ice. Slow down. | Moderate |
| Afternoon | ~25 | ~14 | Snow may arrive late; be ready. | Moderate |
| Evening | ~12 | ~11 | Snow overnight. Extra following room. | High |
| Sunrise & Sunset | Sunrise ~9:36 am Sunset ~4:44 pm | Low light makes curves trickier. | Moderate | |
| Aurora Forecast for Tonight | Kp ~3; aurora unlikely unless skies clear | North horizon glow is subtle at best. |
🚗 Knik Goose Bay Road & South Clapp/W Fairview Loop (Wasilla)
| Time of Day | Hi Temperatures (°F) | Lo Temperatures | Driving Tips | Road Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | ~26 | ~13 | Roads cold; shaded corners and intersections may hide slick patches. | Moderate |
| Afternoon | ~27 | ~15 | Clouds building; street runoff could freeze. | Moderate |
| Evening | ~14 | ~13 | Temperatures stay below freezing and wet spots can ice over. | High |
| Sunrise & Sunset | Sunrise ~9:36 am Sunset ~4:44 pm | Low sun angle and local light can blind on shaded corners. | Moderate | |
| Aurora Forecast for Tonight | Kp ~3; faint or low aurora possible if skies clear | Light pollution in town dims weak aurora unless you go north a bit. |
Memaw’s Parting Words
Today’s weather asks you to slow your pace. Roads will be cold all day, and snow late tonight will make surfaces trickier when the lights start to fade. Bridges, shaded turns, and short winter daylight demand respect. Neighborhood streets like KGB Rd and Fairview Loop may show ice faster than the highways, so leave room and watch every corner.
If you are tempted to watch for the northern lights later, know tonight’s geomagnetic activity is modest (Kp ~3), so any glow will be faint and low on the horizon if the clouds break. Most of all, drive like someone you love is riding with you. Take your time, enjoy the winter scenery, and get home safe.
