💅 Sunday Morning Weather & Aurora Outlook: February 15, 2026
Sunday’s commute kicks off with cold temps and patchy freezing fog across the Mat-Su Valley. Expect mostly cloudy skies, chillier highs than Saturday, and continued early-morning hazards from fog and slick spots in low-visibility areas. Roads will be crisp with occasional frost; plan extra travel time if you’re heading out before sunrise at ~8:49 AM and watch for lingering freezing fog. Tonight’s aurora prospects are moderate thanks to elevated geomagnetic activity. That’s good news if skies clear after sunset at ~5:35 PM.
📍Road Conditions Snapshot
Aurora/Kp Forecast:
Aurora watchers should keep an eye on the sky tonight. Forecasted Kp values indicate G1 (Minor) geomagnetic storm activity, with peaks near Kp ~4–4.7 through Feb 15–16, enough for aurora borealis visibility in interior and northern Alaska if skies are clear and magnetic conditions align.
🚙 Parks Highway
| Time of Day | Hi Temp | Lo Temp | Driving Tips | Road Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | 24°F | ~11°F | Watch for freezing fog and frost on bridges | Elevated |
| Afternoon | 26°F | 12°F | Mostly cloudy; roads may stay slick in shaded areas | Moderate |
| Evening | 15°F | ~5°F | Cold surface temps; clear later but freeze-up likely | Moderate |
| Sunrise & Sunset | Sunrise ~8:49 AM Sunset ~5:35 PM | Fog lifts slowly | Elevated | |
| Aurora Forecast | Kp ~4–4.7; possible aurora if skies clear | Best viewing after 9 PM | N/A |
🚙 Glenn Highway – Palmer
| Time of Day | Hi Temp | Lo Temp | Driving Tips | Road Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | 24°F | ~11°F | Patchy fog, slow traffic | Elevated |
| Afternoon | 26°F | 12°F | Slower melting of frost on slopes | Moderate |
| Evening | 15°F | ~5°F | Freeze-up on untreated spots | Moderate |
| Sunrise & Sunset | ~8:49 AM / ~5:35 PM | Cooler valleys may hold moisture | Elevated | |
| Aurora Forecast | Kp ~4–4.7; possible aurora if skies clear | Best after dark | N/A |
🚐 Seward Highway
| Time of Day | Hi Temp | Lo Temp | Driving Tips | Road Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | 24°F | ~11°F | Fog and frost possible through turnouts | Elevated |
| Afternoon | 26°F | 12°F | Watch for slush/refreeze at low elevations | Moderate |
| Evening | 15°F | ~5°F | Cold bay breezes, slick early | Moderate |
| Sunrise & Sunset | ~8:49 AM / ~5:35 PM | Light conditions poor early | Elevated | |
| Aurora Forecast | Kp ~4–4.7; possible aurora if skies clear | Clear skies enhance visibility | N/A |
🚚 Sterling Highway
| Time of Day | Hi Temp | Lo Temp | Driving Tips | Road Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | 24°F | ~11°F | Lowland freezing fog likely | Elevated |
| Afternoon | 26°F | 12°F | Fog lifts but road surfaces still cold | Moderate |
| Evening | 15°F | ~5°F | Ice on shaded curves | Moderate |
| Sunrise & Sunset | ~8:49 AM / ~5:35 PM | Well before peak traffic | Elevated | |
| Aurora Forecast | Kp ~4–4.7; possible aurora if skies clear | Best after dark | N/A |
🚗 Knik Goose Bay & Fairview Loop
| Time of Day | Hi Temp | Lo Temp | Driving Tips | Road Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | 24°F | ~11°F | Urban freezing fog smothers side streets | Elevated |
| Afternoon | 26°F | 12°F | Slow melt in sun pockets | Moderate |
| Evening | 15°F | ~5°F | Quick refreeze once sun sets | Moderate |
| Sunrise & Sunset | ~8:49 AM / ~5:35 PM | Plan for glare then dusk | Elevated | |
| Aurora Forecast | Kp ~4–4.7; possible aurora if skies clear | Good chance if clear | N/A |
Memaw’s Parting Words:
Sunday’s commute won’t ask for rocket science, hon, but treat those early-morning miles like a slow dance with fog and frost. Take it easy, keep your lights on through low visibility, and check tires for slick spots. Tonight, if you’re eyeing the skies for aurora, pick a dark spot after sunset and keep that coffee warm. The Kp bump could give Alaska a lovely light show if the clouds decide to let it happen. 🌌
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