By Gina Hill | Alaska Headline Living | January 2026
☕️ Morning, Sugar! Today’s commute comes with a Winter Weather Advisory in effect for much of Southcentral, and Memaw wants you to pay attention. Snow and slick roads will be the main troublemakers early, with conditions improving as the day wears on. The advisory is expected to ease up by late morning, but until then, take it slow, leave early, and do not trust a road just because it looks quiet. I have your temps, your daylight, and a peek at tonight’s sky so you can get where you are going and maybe enjoy a little northern lights later. ✨
🚙 Parks Highway
| Time of Day | Hi Temperatures (°F) | Lo Temperatures | Driving Tips | Road Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | 18 | 10 | Snow packed lanes and slick shoulders. Reduce speed and increase following distance. | High |
| Afternoon | 22 | 14 | Crews improving conditions. Watch shaded curves for lingering ice. | Moderate |
| Evening | 17 | 12 | Refreeze likely after sunset. Stay alert near bridges. | Moderate |
| Sunrise & Sunset | Sunrise ~10:03 AM Sunset ~4:47 PM | Low sun glare early and late. Keep windshield clean. | Moderate | |
| Aurora Forecast for Tonight | Kp ~3; possible breaks in clouds with modest activity | If skies clear, pull off safely and dress warm. | Low |
🚙 Glenn Highway
| Time of Day | Hi Temperatures (°F) | Lo Temperatures | Driving Tips | Road Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | 19 | 11 | Advisory conditions early with snow and icy ramps. Take it steady. | High |
| Afternoon | 23 | 15 | Traction improves but do not rush it. Wind gusts possible. | Moderate |
| Evening | 18 | 13 | Watch for refreeze in Palmer Hay Flats area. | Moderate |
| Sunrise & Sunset | Sunrise ~10:04 AM Sunset ~4:48 PM | Sunglasses help with low angle glare. | Moderate | |
| Aurora Forecast for Tonight | Kp ~3; faint to moderate arcs if clouds thin | Best viewing away from town lights. | Low |
🚐 Seward Highway
| Time of Day | Hi Temperatures (°F) | Lo Temperatures | Driving Tips | Road Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | 21 | 16 | Snow and slick spots through Turnagain Arm. Mind changing conditions. | High |
| Afternoon | 25 | 18 | Improvement expected as advisory winds down. Still slick in shaded areas. | Moderate |
| Evening | 20 | 17 | Watch for ice near curves and cliffs after dark. | Moderate |
| Sunrise & Sunset | Sunrise ~10:01 AM Sunset ~4:50 PM | Glare off water can be blinding. Slow down. | Moderate | |
| Aurora Forecast for Tonight | Kp ~3; cloud dependent | Clear skies improve chances along quieter pullouts. | Low |
🚚 Sterling Highway – Homer
| Time of Day | Hi Temperatures (°F) | Lo Temperatures | Driving Tips | Road Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | 17 | 9 | Snow covered stretches early. Advisory conditions apply. | High |
| Afternoon | 21 | 12 | Conditions gradually improve. Still expect icy patches. | Moderate |
| Evening | 15 | 10 | Temperatures drop fast. Refreeze likely. | Moderate |
| Sunrise & Sunset | Sunrise ~10:06 AM Sunset ~4:54 PM | Low light makes curves harder to judge. | Moderate | |
| Aurora Forecast for Tonight | Kp ~3; inland areas may see better breaks | Dark skies help if clouds cooperate. | Low |
🚗 Knik Goose Bay Road & South Clapp – W Fairview Loop
| Time of Day | Hi Temperatures (°F) | Lo Temperatures | Driving Tips | Road Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | 18 | 8 | Local roads slick and rutted. Give yourself extra time. | High |
| Afternoon | 22 | 11 | Plowing improves travel, but intersections stay icy. | Moderate |
| Evening | 16 | 10 | Refreeze after sunset. Slow through neighborhoods. | Moderate |
| Sunrise & Sunset | Sunrise ~10:04 AM Sunset ~4:48 PM | Low sun and blowing snow reduce visibility. | Moderate | |
| Aurora Forecast for Tonight | Kp ~3; possible short-lived displays | Step away from streetlights for best view. | Low |
👵 Memaw’s Parting Words:
Sweeties, that Winter Weather Advisory is nothing to shrug at, especially first thing this morning. Once it lifts late morning, you will still want to mind those icy leftovers. Drive like you plan on coming home, because you do. If the clouds behave tonight, look up and enjoy the show. Memaw says you earned it.
💅
