By Gina Hill | Alaska Headline Living | February 2026
☕️ Good morning, hon. Thursday is bringing a little Alaskan tease. It might flirt with 40°F today, but by tonight it drops to around 19°F, which means anything wet or melted will freeze over into slippery, icy stretches. Take it slow, keep your eyes on the road, and maybe sneak a peek at the northern lights later tonight if the skies cooperate.
🚙 Parks Highway
| Time of Day | Hi Temp (°F) | Lo Temp (°F) | Driving Tips | Road Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | 38 | 22 | Slushy spots, slow down in melting patches | Moderate |
| Afternoon | 40 | 28 | Melty snow turning to ice in shaded areas | Moderate |
| Evening | 30 | 19 | Freeze-over of wet spots likely | High |
| Sunrise & Sunset | Sunrise ~8:57 Sunset ~5:06 | Watch for glare on wet roads | Moderate | |
| Aurora Forecast for Tonight | Kp ~5; aurora possible late | Dress warm for aurora hunting | Road risk unchanged |
🚙 Glenn Highway
| Time of Day | Hi Temp (°F) | Lo Temp (°F) | Driving Tips | Road Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | 37 | 21 | Slushy on curves and bridges | Moderate |
| Afternoon | 40 | 27 | Melt-refreeze in shaded spots | Moderate |
| Evening | 31 | 19 | Black ice forming rapidly | High |
| Sunrise & Sunset | Sunrise ~8:57 Sunset ~5:06 | Low sun glare in the east | Moderate | |
| Aurora Forecast for Tonight | Kp ~5; chance for aurora if skies clear | Check skies after dark | Road risk unchanged |
🚐 Seward Highway
| Time of Day | Hi Temp (°F) | Lo Temp (°F) | Driving Tips | Road Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | 36 | 22 | Wet snow patches north of Portage | Moderate |
| Afternoon | 38 | 28 | Slow through melting spots | Moderate |
| Evening | 32 | 19 | Freeze-over likely on untreated areas | High |
| Sunrise & Sunset | Sunrise ~8:57 Sunset ~5:06 | Watch for glare off wet snow | Moderate | |
| Aurora Forecast for Tonight | Kp ~5; slim south-central chance if strong | Bundle up for nightsky | Road Risk unchanged |
🚚 Sterling Highway – Homer
| Time of Day | Hi Temp (°F) | Lo Temp (°F) | Driving Tips | Road Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | 38 | 21 | Ice mixed with melting snow possible | Moderate |
| Afternoon | 39 | 27 | Wet roads becoming icy | Moderate |
| Evening | 31 | 19 | Freeze-over after sunset | High |
| Sunrise & Sunset | Sunrise ~8:57 Sunset ~5:06 | Light fading fast | Moderate | |
| Aurora Forecast for Tonight | Kp ~5; viewing depends on clear skies | Try a pullout northward | Road Risk unchanged |
🚗 Knik Goose Bay Road & Clapp
| Time of Day | Hi Temp (°F) | Lo Temp (°F) | Driving Tips | Road Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | 37 | 21 | Residential black ice and slush | Moderate |
| Afternoon | 39 | 28 | Slow over melting patches | Moderate |
| Evening | 30 | 19 | Freeze-over and slick spots | High |
| Sunrise & Sunset | Sunrise ~8:57 Sunset ~5:06 | Snow glare possible | Moderate | |
| Aurora Forecast for Tonight | Kp ~5; skyfire possible after dark | Dress for cold | Road Risk unchanged |
Memaw’s Parting Words
Take it slow, hon. Today’s thaw-then-freeze pattern means melted spots this afternoon could bite back tonight as ice. Roads are melty and messy now, then tricky after dark. If you’re chasing the northern lights, the geomagnetic activity is teasing a show. Gloves and good boots for skywatching are a must! 🥾🧤
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