“Many parts of Alaska are experiencing prolonged winter weather after a near-record-setting snow season that has extended icy road conditions well into April,” said Commissioner Jim Cockrell. This 15-day extension for the studded tire removal deadline will provide additional time to switch to regular tires without compromising safety.”
Alaskans living above the 60° North Latitude line, including all portions of the Sterling Highway, may use studded tires on Alaska roadways until May 15, 2024.
Latitude 60° crosses Alaska from east to west, just south of Prince William Sound, Seward, and Chefornak.
Alaskans living below the 60° North Latitude line, including Southeast, the Aleutian Chain, Southwest Alaska, and Kodiak, will use the deadline established in statute of April 15, 2024.
A copy of the emergency order can be found here.
Some municipalities or boroughs may have unique regulations surrounding studded tires in their jurisdiction.