🚗 Monday Starts Slow. So Should You, Love Memaw

☕️ Happy Monday, sweetheart. Today’s commute looks cold with intermittent snow around the Valley and Southcentral. Expect snow this morning mainly before noon in Wasilla and into the afternoon, with snow lingering into parts of the evening in the region. Roads will be slick and snowy, especially early, so check your tires and slow your roll. Sunrise comes just before 9 am and sunset slips in around 5 27 pm, so that short winter daylight will be a factor if you’re heading out before or after normal work hours. The aurora forecast is mild tonight with Kp values mostly in the low 3 range, so quiet skies might still make a faint show if clouds hold off.

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🚙 Parks Highway

Time of Day	Hi Temperatures (°F)	Lo Temperatures (°F)	Driving Tips	Road Risk Level
Morning	~24	~17	Snow likely earlier with slick spots on bridges and shaded curves	Moderate
Afternoon	~24	~17	Snow tapering then patchy snow; watch variable conditions	Moderate
Evening	~20	~15	Cooling temps may refreeze wet spots; reduce speed	High
Sunrise & Sunset	Sunrise ~8 57 am, Sunset ~5 27 pm		Low sun glare at sunrise and sunset; sunglasses help	Moderate
Aurora Forecast for Tonight	Kp ~3; weak activity likely		If skies clear, faint aurora possible	Low

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🚙 Glenn Highway

Time of Day	Hi Temperatures (°F)	Lo Temperatures (°F)	Driving Tips	Road Risk Level
Morning	~24	~17	Early snow and slick sections around Palmer and Eagle River	Moderate
Afternoon	~24	~17	Snow tapering; watch for packed snow	Moderate
Evening	~20	~15	Refreeze risk at night; headlights early	High
Sunrise & Sunset	Sunrise ~8 57 am, Sunset ~5 27 pm		Low sun at both commutes; glare can blind	Moderate
Aurora Forecast for Tonight	Kp ~3; weak activity likely		Clear windows may give a faint sky glow	Low

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🚐 Seward Highway

Time of Day	Hi Temperatures (°F)	Lo Temperatures (°F)	Driving Tips	Road Risk Level
Morning	~30	~21	Snow likely before mid-morning, especially near Turnagain Arm	Moderate
Afternoon	~30	~21	Clouds and snow showers possible; manage speed near curves	Moderate
Evening	~24	~18	Wet roads refreeze; watch for glare off wet ice	High
Sunrise & Sunset	Sunrise ~8 57 am, Sunset ~5 27 pm		Sun angle low; glare on wet/slushy pavement	Moderate
Aurora Forecast for Tonight	Kp ~3; weak activity likely		Best if clouds break later	Low

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🚚 Sterling Highway

Time of Day	Hi Temperatures (°F)	Lo Temperatures (°F)	Driving Tips	Road Risk Level
Morning	~30	~19	Snow and mist near Cooper Landing; watch slick bridges	Moderate
Afternoon	~30	~19	Light snow possible; maintain safe following distance	Moderate
Evening	~24	~17	Temps drop; refreeze risk increases	High
Sunrise & Sunset	Sunrise ~8 57 am, Sunset ~5 27 pm		Dusk and dawn glare; slow down accordingly	Moderate
Aurora Forecast for Tonight	Kp ~3; weak activity likely		Quiet skies could bring faint aurora	Low

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🚗 Knik Goose Bay Rd and Palmer-Wasilla Highway

Time of Day	Hi Temperatures (°F)	Lo Temperatures (°F)	Driving Tips	Road Risk Level
Morning	~24	~17	Snow and slush; commuter traffic mixed with slick spots	Moderate
Afternoon	~24	~17	Patchy snow; watch intersections for ice	Moderate
Evening	~20	~15	Ice formation likely; reduce speed	High
Sunrise & Sunset	Sunrise ~8 57 am, Sunset ~5 27 pm		Low sun angle and glare	Moderate
Aurora Forecast for Tonight	Kp ~3; weak activity likely		If skies clear, quiet aurora possible	Low

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💗 Memaw’s Parting Words
Sweetheart, today’s roads will be slick in spots and that short winter light won’t stick around. If you’re checking skies tonight, the aurora forecast is mild, but sometimes quiet nights still bring gentle greens if the clouds behave. Be safe, stay warm, and don’t rush.

Forecasts pulled from the National Weather Service, with road reality checks courtesy of Alaska DOT. 

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