Memaw’s Arctic Roll Commute for Saturday, February 7, 2026

☕️ Well, hey there, sweetheart! Grab your coffee, kick those tires, and listen up. Roads are cold and mostly cloudy with patchy fog possible early. Daylight is still short in Southcentral today, with sunrise just after 9 am and sunset just past 5 pm. But, we are gaining nearly five minutes of daylight each day now, so there is a little hope baked into that sky. If possible, plan your commutes around those hours, hon. Skies may stay mostly cloudy with a chance of flurries, and the aurora forecast shows some moderate geomagnetic activity tonight that could be worth a peek if the skies clear. Forecasts pulled from the National Weather Service and aurora models. 💅

🚙 Parks Highway

Time of Day	Hi Temperatures (°F)	Lo Temperatures (°F)	Driving Tips	Road Risk Level
Morning	30	18	Watch for patchy freezing fog early and slick spots where shaded by cloud cover	Moderate
Afternoon	36	24	Mostly cloudy; keep speeds modest as temps hover near freezing on bridges	Moderate
Evening	24	18	Temperatures falling; roads refreeze quickly after sunset	High
Sunrise & Sunset	Sunrise ~9:03 am; Sunset ~5:21 pm		Low sun angle can blind at times	Moderate
Aurora Forecast for Tonight	Kp ~3-4; moderate activity possible		If skies clear, look north after dark	Low to Moderate

🚙 Glenn Highway

Time of Day	Hi Temperatures (°F)	Lo Temperatures (°F)	Driving Tips	Road Risk Level
Morning	30	18	Expect similar patchy fog and icy micro-patches	Moderate
Afternoon	36	24	Flat light under overcast skies; reduce speed	Moderate
Evening	24	18	Temps drop quick, bridges freeze first	High
Sunrise & Sunset	Sunrise ~9:03 am; Sunset ~5:21 pm		Sunglasses can help with bright low sun	Moderate
Aurora Forecast for Tonight	Kp ~3-4; moderate activity possible		A little sky magic if clear	Low to Moderate

🚐 Seward Highway

Time of Day	Hi Temperatures (°F)	Lo Temperatures (°F)	Driving Tips	Road Risk Level
Morning	30	18	Coastal sections may get fog; slow down	Moderate
Afternoon	36	24	Cloud cover and stray flurries possible	Moderate
Evening	24	18	Ice likely where meltwater refreezes	High
Sunrise & Sunset	Sunrise ~9:03 am; Sunset ~5:21 pm		Watch glare near water or overpasses	Moderate
Aurora Forecast for Tonight	Kp ~3-4; moderate activity possible		Best views if skies clear	Low to Moderate

🚚 Sterling Highway

Time of Day	Hi Temperatures (°F)	Lo Temperatures (°F)	Driving Tips	Road Risk Level
Morning	30	18	Fog and slick spots likely again	Moderate
Afternoon	36	24	Keep a safe gap; roads can be wet then icy	Moderate
Evening	24	18	Black ice potential after dark	High
Sunrise & Sunset	Sunrise ~9:03 am; Sunset ~5:21 pm		Low light makes curves trickier	Moderate
Aurora Forecast for Tonight	Kp ~3-4; moderate activity possible		A look north could be fun	Low to Moderate

🚗 Knik Goose Bay Road

Time of Day	Hi Temperatures (°F)	Lo Temperatures (°F)	Driving Tips	Road Risk Level
Morning	30	18	Local roads may have frost; take it easy	Moderate
Afternoon	36	24	Mild highs but roads still gripless in places	Moderate
Evening	24	18	Freeze-thaw cycle raises ice risk	High
Sunrise & Sunset	Sunrise ~9:03 am; Sunset ~5:21 pm		Watch for glare off snowbanks	Moderate
Aurora Forecast for Tonight	Kp ~3-4; moderate activity possible		If clear skies show up, worth stepping out	Low to Moderate

Memaw’s Parting Words
Sweetheart, these roads are looking sticky today with patchy fog and refreeze risk after sunset. Take your time, keep those headlights on, and if the clouds part tonight, peek north for a soft aurora glow. Stay safe and drive smart.

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