Memaw’s Winter Commute: Frostbite, Black Ice, and Bad Decisions

By Gina Hill | Alaska Headline Living | January 2026 Memaw says it’s just cold enough to hurt your feelings. Unlike Juneau and Fairbanks, in Southcentral there is no snow to speak of, mostly bare, frozen ground and bitter cold. That winning combination is also wreaking havoc on sewage pipes in Wasilla proper. (That being […]

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Memaw’s New Year’s Eve-Eve & Don’t Push Your Luck Commute for Tuesday, December 30, 2025

By Gina Hill | Alaska Headline Living | December 2025 Memaw says this is one of those days where patience beats horsepower. Cold air has settled in across Southcentral Alaska, winds are still hanging around in the usual trouble spots, and light snow is possible in a few stretches. Nothing wild, but enough to catch […]

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🎄 Memaw’s Monday Morning Merry but Mighty Cold Commute 🚗

Monday Morning Update | Parks, Glenn, Seward and Sterling Highways By Gina Hill | Alaska Headline Living | December 2025 Good morning, Alaska! The holiday lights are still glowing, but winter is very much in charge this Monday. Arctic cold continues to grip Southcentral, and gusty winds remain a big part of the commute, especially […]

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