Memaw’s Arctic Roll for Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Slow Down, Alaska. It’s a Snow Day Commute

By Gina Hill | Alaska Headline Living | January 2026

❄️ ☕️ Morning, Sugars! If you were hoping for an easy Tuesday, the weather had other plans. We are under a Winter Weather Advisory through 9 PM tonight, and this snow means business. Expect 4 to 8 inches total with periods of heavier snowfall right when folks are trying to get to work and get home. Visibility may drop to a half mile or less at times, and freezing drizzle is still lurking in spots. This is a slow down, plan ahead, and mind your manners kind of day on Alaska roads. 🚗

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🚙 Parks Highway

Time of Day	Hi Temperatures (°F)	Lo Temperatures	Driving Tips	Road Risk Level
Morning	24	20	Heavy snow possible with low visibility. Leave early and increase following distance.	High
Afternoon	26	22	Snow continues. Watch for plow berms and slick intersections.	High
Evening	23	19	Another push of snow likely. Darkness plus snowfall makes hazards hard to see.	High
Sunrise & Sunset	Sunrise ~10:03 AM
Sunset ~4:56 PM		Low light and falling snow will hide ice patches.	Moderate
Aurora Forecast for Tonight	Kp ~2; Mostly cloudy with limited breaks		Clouds and snow will limit viewing chances.	Low

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🚙 Glenn Highway

Time of Day	Hi Temperatures (°F)	Lo Temperatures	Driving Tips	Road Risk Level
Morning	23	19	Snowfall rates may reach an inch per hour. Expect very slow travel.	High
Afternoon	25	21	Plows active but snow keeps filling back in. Stay patient.	High
Evening	22	18	Reduced visibility and slick curves near Eagle River.	High
Sunrise & Sunset	Sunrise ~10:02 AM
Sunset ~4:57 PM		Watch glare off fresh snow when clouds thin.	Moderate
Aurora Forecast for Tonight	Kp ~2; Cloudy with brief breaks		Snow showers likely block most views.	Low

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🚐 Seward Highway

Time of Day	Hi Temperatures (°F)	Lo Temperatures	Driving Tips	Road Risk Level
Morning	27	23	Snow and light freezing drizzle possible early. Bridges may glaze fast.	High
Afternoon	29	25	Snow tapers at times but remains slick near Turnagain Arm.	Moderate
Evening	26	22	Watch blowing snow and sudden visibility drops.	High
Sunrise & Sunset	Sunrise ~10:05 AM
Sunset ~4:54 PM		Low sun angle reflects off snow and water.	Moderate
Aurora Forecast for Tonight	Kp ~2; Mostly cloudy		Coastal clouds likely block aurora views.	Low

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🚚 Sterling Highway

Time of Day	Hi Temperatures (°F)	Lo Temperatures	Driving Tips	Road Risk Level
Morning	25	21	Snow-covered lanes and reduced contrast. Use headlights.	Moderate
Afternoon	27	23	Snow continues but lighter at times. Watch for drifting.	Moderate
Evening	24	20	Temperatures fall and traction worsens after dark.	Moderate
Sunrise & Sunset	Sunrise ~10:10 AM
Sunset ~4:49 PM		Low visibility near curves and tree-lined stretches.	Moderate
Aurora Forecast for Tonight	Kp ~2; Cloudy		Clouds likely win tonight.	Low

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🚗 Knik Goose Bay Road & South Clapp / Fairview Loop

Time of Day	Hi Temperatures (°F)	Lo Temperatures	Driving Tips	Road Risk Level
Morning	22	18	Snow packed roads with limited shoulder visibility.	High
Afternoon	24	20	Watch residential intersections and school zones.	High
Evening	21	17	Snowfall continues and plow turnaround areas get slick.	High
Sunrise & Sunset	Sunrise ~10:01 AM
Sunset ~4:58 PM		Low contrast makes ice hard to spot.	Moderate
Aurora Forecast for Tonight	Kp ~2; Mostly cloudy		Snow clouds limit viewing.	Low

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👵 Memaw’s Parting Words
Now listen to me. This is not the day to rush, not the day to tailgate, and sure not the day to test all-weather tires. The snow is steady, the visibility is poor, and the advisory is there for a reason. Give yourself grace, give other drivers space, and if you can delay a trip, that is just plain good sense. I want you home safe, warm, and still in a good mood when you hang up that coat tonight.

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