By Gina Hill | Alaska Headline Living | January 2026
☃️ Well butter my boots and call me careful, folks. Wednesday morning and half the valley feels like someone dumped a freezer over it. NOAA has winter storm and cold weather advisories up for Southcentral Alaska today, so bring your patience and your scraper with you on the road this morning. Temps are bitter and there’s a chance of snow before noon in the Mat-Su and Anchorage areas.
🚗 Parks Highway
| Time of Day | Temperature | Driving Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | -11 to -5 °F | Roads slick with snow and ice; leave early and slow down. |
| Afternoon | -5 to 0 °F | Still cold; watch for black ice in shaded spots. |
| Evening | -10 to -18 °F | Plowed but bitter; keep gas tank topped up. |
🚙 Glenn Highway
| Time of Day | Temperature | Driving Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | -10 to -4 °F | Snow possible before noon; give yourself extra following distance. National Weather Service |
| Afternoon | -4 to 2 °F | Temps around zero; beware slush refreezing under bridges. |
| Evening | -15 to -22 °F | Bitter cold return home; keep warm layers handy. |
❄️ Seward Highway
| Time of Day | Temperature | Driving Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | 0 to 5 °F | Windy and cold along Turnagain Arm; hold steering firm. National Weather Service |
| Afternoon | 5 to 9 °F | Strong winds can blow snow; slow down through pass areas. |
| Evening | -3 to 4 °F | Clearer but cold; watch for drifting snow on shoulders. |
🚘 Sterling Highway
| Time of Day | Temperature | Driving Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | 0 to 6 °F | Light snow likely; keep headlights on low beam. National Weather Service |
| Afternoon | 6 to 12 °F | Warmer but still slick; bridges and overpasses freeze early. |
| Evening | -2 to 6 °F | Cold settles in again; ice spots may form fast. |
Well hon, that’s your heads-up from Memaw. Today’s conditions are serious Alaska winter style. Take it slow, give yourself extra time, and remember that shiny black ice is the sneakiest critter on the road. Stay safe out there and warm up when you get home.
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