By Gina Hill | Alaska Headline Living | January 2026
Good morning, sugar. Yesterday’s big snow packed things down, and now Mother Nature is adding a glossy topcoat, especially to Knik Goose Bay Road. The National Weather Service says light snow and patchy freezing rain are possible through this morning, especially across the Lower Matanuska Valley. Even a light glaze can turn roads into a slip n slide situation. Conditions trend drier toward Cook Inlet, but slick spots remain likely. Slow it down, give yourself time, and check Alaska 511 before you roll. Take a look at the weather map below to see exactly where the ice threat is highest today.
🚙 Parks Highway
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| Time of Day | Hi Temp (°F) | Lo Temp (°F) | Driving Tips | Road Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | 28 | 24 | Watch for refreeze on packed snow and ramps | Moderate |
| Afternoon | 32 | 26 | Slushy patches possible as temps rise | Moderate |
| Evening | 29 | 25 | Cooling temps may harden slush | Moderate |
| Sunrise & Sunset | Sunrise ~10:20 AM Sunset ~4:35 PM | Low light plus glare on ice | Moderate | |
| Aurora Forecast Tonight | Kp ~2 to 3; faint aurora possible if clouds thin | Pull off safely if viewing | Low |
🚙 Glenn Highway
| Time of Day | Hi Temp (°F) | Lo Temp (°F) | Driving Tips | Road Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | 27 | 23 | Freezing rain risk in Mat Valley stretches | High |
| Afternoon | 31 | 25 | Wet over packed snow can stay slick | High |
| Evening | 28 | 24 | Refreeze likely after sunset | High |
| Sunrise & Sunset | Sunrise ~10:20 AM Sunset ~4:35 PM | Watch shaded curves and bridges | High | |
| Aurora Forecast Tonight | Kp ~2 to 3; clouds may limit visibility | Focus on driving first | Low |
🚐 Seward Highway
| Time of Day | Hi Temp (°F) | Lo Temp (°F) | Driving Tips | Road Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | 30 | 27 | Rain over ice possible near Turnagain Arm | High |
| Afternoon | 34 | 29 | Wet roads with slick shoulders | Moderate |
| Evening | 31 | 28 | Fog and refreeze possible | Moderate |
| Sunrise & Sunset | Sunrise ~10:20 AM Sunset ~4:35 PM | Watch wind gusts near the Arm | Moderate | |
| Aurora Forecast Tonight | Kp ~2; clouds likely | No stopping on shoulders | Low |
🚚 Sterling Highway
| Time of Day | Hi Temp (°F) | Lo Temp (°F) | Driving Tips | Road Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | 29 | 25 | Patchy ice from mixed precip | Moderate |
| Afternoon | 33 | 27 | Slush developing in low spots | Moderate |
| Evening | 30 | 26 | Cooling temps stiffen slush | Moderate |
| Sunrise & Sunset | Sunrise ~10:25 AM Sunset ~4:30 PM | Wildlife harder to spot | Moderate | |
| Aurora Forecast Tonight | Kp ~2; low chance through clouds | Keep eyes on the road | Low |
🚗 Knik Goose Bay Road and Fairview Loop
| Time of Day | Hi Temp (°F) | Lo Temp (°F) | Driving Tips | Road Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | 26 | 22 | Highest icing risk from freezing rain | High |
| Afternoon | 30 | 24 | Looks wet but may still be slick | High |
| Evening | 27 | 23 | Ice reforms quickly after dark | High |
| Sunrise & Sunset | Sunrise ~10:20 AM Sunset ~4:35 PM | Rural stretches refreeze first | High | |
| Aurora 💅 Tonight | Kp ~2 to 3; brief breaks possible | Only view from safe pullouts | Low |
Memaw’s Parting Words
☕️ If it looks wet, assume it’s icy. If it looks icy, it probably is. This is not the day to hurry, multitask, or test your tires. Take it easy, hon. The coffee will still be there when you arrive.
💅
