By Gina Hill | Alaska Headline Living | February 2026
💅 Well hey there, sweetheart. If it looks like somebody shook up the whole state and set it back down, that is because they did. Snow is settling in across Southcentral, and today is about patience, good tires, and a little extra stopping distance. Let us take this one slow and steady.
🚙 Parks Highway
| Time of Day | Hi Temperatures (°F) | Lo Temperatures | Driving Tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | 33 | 24 | Steady snow and packed lanes likely. Ease into stops and give plows room. |
| Afternoon | 33 | 24 | Snow continues with reduced visibility at times. Keep headlights on. |
| Evening | 30 | 18 | Temps fall and slick spots refreeze. Watch shaded stretches. |
| Sunrise & Sunset | Sunrise ~8:54 am Sunset ~5:29 pm | Low winter sun against fresh snow flattens contrast. Stay alert. | |
| Aurora Forecast for Tonight | Wasilla and Southcentral: Kp ~3 with limited visibility due to clouds. Broader Alaska: Kp 3 to 4 farther north. | Clear breaks will decide if you see glow or gray. |
🚙 Glenn Highway
| Time of Day | Hi Temperatures (°F) | Lo Temperatures | Driving Tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | 33 | 24 | Snow covered stretches likely toward the Valley. Plan extra time. |
| Afternoon | 33 | 24 | Light accumulation continues. Avoid sudden lane changes. |
| Evening | 30 | 18 | Refreezing begins as temps dip. Bridges freeze first. |
| Sunrise & Sunset | Sunrise ~8:54 am Sunset ~5:29 pm | Low angle sunlight may hide icy glare. Sunglasses help. | |
| Aurora Forecast for Tonight | Same as Parks Highway | Interior skies offer better viewing potential if clouds thin. |
🚐 Seward Highway
| Time of Day | Hi Temperatures (°F) | Lo Temperatures | Driving Tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | 33 | 24 | Snow showers near Turnagain Pass. Curves may be slick. |
| Afternoon | 33 | 24 | Variable visibility in snow bands. Slow before bends. |
| Evening | 30 | 18 | Shaded canyon areas may ice over quickly. |
| Sunrise & Sunset | Sunrise ~8:54 am Sunset ~5:29 pm | Glare near water and snowbanks can distort depth perception. | |
| Aurora Forecast for Tonight | Same as Parks Highway | Coastal clouds may limit viewing chances. |
🚚 Sterling Highway
| Time of Day | Hi Temperatures (°F) | Lo Temperatures | Driving Tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | 33 | 24 | Snow packed shoulders and slick intersections likely. Brake gently. |
| Afternoon | 33 | 24 | Continued light snow in stretches. Watch rural turnoffs. |
| Evening | 30 | 18 | Falling temps create icy patches on lesser traveled sections. |
| Sunrise & Sunset | Sunrise ~8:54 am Sunset ~5:29 pm | Low light makes curves harder to judge. Reduce speed. | |
| Aurora Forecast for Tonight | Same as Parks Highway | Dark skies away from town lights improve your odds. |
🚗 Knik Goose Bay Road & South Clapp / W Fairview Loop
| Time of Day | Hi Temperatures (°F) | Lo Temperatures | Driving Tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | 33 | 24 | Snow packed neighborhood roads likely. Take corners slow and watch school zone traffic. |
| Afternoon | 33 | 24 | Slushy buildup in higher traffic areas. Increase following distance. |
| Evening | 30 | 18 | Refreezing begins as temps fall. Watch for slick side streets and untreated intersections. |
| Sunrise & Sunset | Sunrise ~8:54 am Sunset ~5:29 pm | Low winter sun reflecting off fresh snow reduces depth perception. Drive alert. | |
| Aurora Forecast for Tonight | Same as Parks Highway | Darker stretches away from streetlights give you the best chance if clouds thin. |
👵 Memaw’s Parting Words
Darlin’, this is not the day to prove anything to anybody on the road. Leave early. Keep your tank above half. Let the hurried folks go around you. Winter travel rewards calm drivers, not fast ones. And if the clouds part tonight, step outside for a minute. Even a faint ribbon of green is a reminder that Alaska still knows how to show off. 💚
Forecasts pulled from the National Weather Service, with road reality checks courtesy of Alaska DOT.
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