Moving to Valdez, AK in Jan. What can I expect?

My husband and I will be moving to Valdez in Jan. He is in the Coast Guard. I have done some research, but would like some personal opinions. We just bought a newer Honda Civic (before we found out). Will we be able to get by with it? What can we do to prepare the car? Coming from California, how can I get used to the snow and weird times the sun is out?

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