Glenn Highway @ 2nd Knik River Bridge MP 31.1/Alaska 511
🌤 Weather Snapshot
- Current in Wasilla: ~ 9 °F (-13 °C). Weather Underground+1
- Forecast for 7 – 9 a m: around 10–11 °F (-12 to -11 °C).
- “Feels like” or wind-chill: Conditions are likely making it feel around -15 °F to -20 °F (-26 °C to -29 °C) given cold air + light wind. WeatherBug+1
- Daytime expected high: around 24 °F (-4 °C) in Wasilla. National Weather Service
🚗 Commute & Road Considerations
- Frostbite risk is real. With actual temps in single digits and the “feels like” in the minus-teens or worse, dress in layers and cover any exposed skin.
- Road surfaces may be slick or icy, especially in shaded areas or bridges/overpasses. Cold temps overnight freeze residual moisture.
- Visibility may be reduced in early morning due to freezing fog or residual moisture in the air. Check for any fog/ice advisories before you head out.
- Allocate extra time. Major routes such as the Glenn Highway, Parks Highway, Seward Highway, Sterling Highway, and Richardson Highway are all susceptible to winter-slowed conditions.
- Because it’s super cold, keep an emergency kit in the car (blanket, extra gloves, phone charger) in case of delays.
✅ The Memaw Method Checklist
- Leave a little earlier than usual so you’re not rushed.
- Use low beams if the morning fog sets in; reduce speed accordingly.
- Keep a safe following distance as icy patches can (and do) catch drivers unaware.
- Monitor traffic/road-condition updates (via Alaska 511 or local DOT pages) before and during your trip.
- Give snowplows plenty of room. DOT&PF trucks are big, slow, and spreading snow or abrasives. Don’t tailgate or try to pass them.
