King Salmon, Alaska – Drivers across Bristol Bay and the northern Alaska Peninsula face icy roads right now as freezing drizzle continues to coat surfaces through 6 a.m. Tuesday, creating slick runways, highways and village roads before the morning commute begins.
According to the National Weather Service in Anchorage, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for Bristol Bay Borough, including Naknek and King Salmon, along with Lake Iliamna, Nila Vena, Nanvarpak and the northern Alaska Peninsula. Additional ice accumulation is expected to total a light glaze, but even a thin layer can create hazardous travel.
Freezing drizzle will persist for the next few hours, particularly around Naknek, Egegik and King Salmon, before colder, drier air pushes south from the Interior later this morning. Untreated roads, airport ramps and elevated surfaces may turn slick quickly.
Local officials urge residents to slow down, allow extra stopping distance and avoid unnecessary travel until temperatures drop and conditions stabilize. Travelers should check with local authorities for runway and road updates.
The advisory expires at 6 a.m., but black ice could linger beyond sunrise as colder air settles across the region.
