NOAA normal Anchorage averages about 77.9 inches of snow a season (1991–2020)Deep cold Anchorage averages about 18 nights a year at or below 0°FAnchorage rule Occupants must clear snow and remove or treat ice on adjacent public sidewalksSupply More than 90% of freight coming into Alaska arrives by ship or bargeEst. treated salt Pre-treated bulk salt usually runs $20–$50 a ton over plain rock saltEst. salt brine Salt brine by the gallon: roughly $0.20–$0.40, before deliveryEst. bagged rock salt Pallet of 49 × 50 lb rock salt bags: roughly $240–$330Est. ice melt pallet Pallet of 49 × 50 lb blended ice melt: roughly $430–$600Rule of thumb Plain rock salt slows way down below about 15°F pavement temperatureFall pre-buy Lock in tons and pickup or delivery before the first storm, not during itNOAA normal Anchorage averages about 77.9 inches of snow a season (1991–2020)Deep cold Anchorage averages about 18 nights a year at or below 0°FAnchorage rule Occupants must clear snow and remove or treat ice on adjacent public sidewalksSupply More than 90% of freight coming into Alaska arrives by ship or bargeEst. treated salt Pre-treated bulk salt usually runs $20–$50 a ton over plain rock saltEst. salt brine Salt brine by the gallon: roughly $0.20–$0.40, before deliveryEst. bagged rock salt Pallet of 49 × 50 lb rock salt bags: roughly $240–$330Est. ice melt pallet Pallet of 49 × 50 lb blended ice melt: roughly $430–$600Rule of thumb Plain rock salt slows way down below about 15°F pavement temperatureFall pre-buy Lock in tons and pickup or delivery before the first storm, not during it

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The Alaska Snow & Ice Guide

Field-tested ice control for Alaska crews and property managers: pavement temperature, deicer chemistry, real application rates, brine, refreeze, concrete and plant protection, and liability records. Every figure is sourced.

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15°Fpractical floor for plain rock salt (pavement temp)
23.3%salt brine concentration, freeze point about −6°F
~10 gal/tonmost common pre-wet rate
~30%of dry salt can bounce off target, vs. ~4% pre-wet

Sources: MnDOT Anti-Icing Guide; Clear Roads Winter Maintenance Guidebook. Details and full source lists on each page.

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