By Gina Hill | Alaska Headline Living | February 2026
💅 Listen up, hon. You might think that “cold snap” was a cute little wink from Mother Nature. Nope. It’s a full-on frozen glare. Temps are flirting with teeth-chattering lows and roads are most likely slick and shiny like grandma’s porcelain. Snow showers and clouds are playing peek-a-boo today, so give those roads some respect. 💖
🚙 Parks Highway
| Time of Day | Hi Temperatures (°F) | Lo Temperatures | Driving Tips | Road Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | 19 | 10 | Snow possible later, watch slick spots | Elevated |
| Afternoon | 15 | 8 | Cloudy with light snow chances | Elevated |
| Evening | 12 | 0 | Ice likely after dark | High |
| Sunrise & Sunset | Sunrise 8:07 am | Sunset 6:14 pm | Slush may refreeze | Elevated |
| Aurora Forecast Tonight | Kp 3; weak geomagnetic activity | Clouds may block view | Display chances low | Low |
🚗 Glenn Highway
| Time of Day | Hi Temperatures (°F) | Lo Temperatures | Driving Tips | Road Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | 19 | 10 | Treat pavement like an ice rink | High |
| Afternoon | 15 | 8 | Watch for snow grease spots | High |
| Evening | 12 | 0 | Black ice risk after sunset | High |
| Sunrise & Sunset | 8:07 am / 6:14 pm | Dawn freeze-up possible | High | |
| Aurora Forecast Tonight | Kp 3; weak activity | Clouds likely | Light show unlikely | Low |
🚚 Seward Highway
| Time of Day | Hi Temperatures (°F) | Lo Temperatures | Driving Tips | Road Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | 19 | 10 | Light snow may coat curves | Elevated |
| Afternoon | 15 | 8 | Watch low, shaded icy areas | Elevated |
| Evening | 12 | 0 | Ice sticks fast after sunset | High |
| Sunrise & Sunset | 8:07 am / 6:14 pm | Wet low spots may freeze | Elevated | |
| Aurora Forecast Tonight | Kp 3; low geomagnetic excitement | Cloud cover may interfere | Poor viewing odds | Low |
🚚 Sterling Highway – Soldotna
| Time of Day | Hi Temperatures (°F) | Lo Temperatures | Driving Tips | Road Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | 19 | 10 | Snow showers late | Elevated |
| Afternoon | 15 | 8 | Bridge areas may glaze | Elevated |
| Evening | 12 | 0 | Slush-to-ice transition risk | High |
| Sunrise & Sunset | 8:07 am / 6:14 pm | Coastal wind gusts possible | Elevated | |
| Aurora Forecast Tonight | Kp 3 | Sky likely too cloudy | Display chance low | Low |
🚓 Knik Goose Bay Road
| Time of Day | Hi Temperatures (°F) | Lo Temperatures | Driving Tips | Road Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | 19 | 10 | Local traffic plus ice patches | High |
| Afternoon | 15 | 8 | School and commuter traffic | High |
| Evening | 12 | 0 | Freeze zone after dark | High |
| Sunrise & Sunset | 8:07 am / 6:14 pm | Fogging headlights possible | Elevated | |
| Aurora Forecast Tonight | Kp 3 | Very small chance unless skies clear | Low activity | Low |
🌠 Aurora Forecast Quickie
Right now the geomagnetic index (Kp) is on the low side. Nothing wild lighting up the sky, especially with clouds around. If you get clear skies and cranky cold, you might see a whisper, but don’t sell the farm for it.
👵 Memaw’s Parting Words
Sweetheart, if the road is shining, that’s not your future calling. That’s just ice looking extra smooth after Mother Nature took her Zamboni for a spin. Think of it like Ice Age Part 2 out there. Pretty to admire, not safe to hurry across, so slow down and give winter the respect it demands.
❄️🚗❄️🚙❄️
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