Anchorage Schools Closed Again, Icy Roads Expected

Anchorage Schools Closed Again Due to Icy Roads: Winter Weather Advisory in EffectAnchorage schools have closed for the second time this week due to treacherous weather conditions. The University of Alaska Anchorage has also delayed its opening by two hours. The region is under a winter weather advisory until this evening, with forecasters predicting a mix of freezing rain and light snow. This could create a thin layer of ice on roadways, making travel especially difficult. The National Weather Service warns that these slick conditions could affect both the morning and evening commutes. The Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District has not yet announced any closures or delays for today. The freezing rain is expected to lessen by this afternoon, but much colder air will move in, bringing below-freezing temperatures that are expected to last throughout the weekend. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.