Winter Storm Forecast, Digi Mart USA News (United States): Selected active National Weather Service alerts issued on November 12, 2026 warn of heavy snow, gusty winds and hazardous travel in several parts of the country. This report covers only the selected alerts supplied and is not an exhaustive national forecast.
In California, the NWS Hanford office has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Yosemite National Park outside the valley, the Upper San Joaquin River, the Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge area, Kings Canyon National Park, the Grant Grove area and Sequoia National Park. Forecasters expect heavy snow above 6,000 feet, with total accumulations of up to 16 inches and winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
The warning runs from 4 PM Friday to 4 AM PST Tuesday.
The alert warns that travel could be very difficult to impossible, particularly during the Friday evening and Monday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches, and roads, bridges and overpasses are likely to become slick.
Persons should consider delaying travel, and motorists who must travel should use extreme caution, carry an extra flashlight, food and water, and check road conditions by calling 511. This warning expires at 4 AM PST on November 17.
In Alaska, the NWS Fairbanks office has issued a Blizzard Warning for the Northern Arctic Coast, which runs until 4 PM AKST Friday, and a separate Blizzard Warning for the Central and Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast. The Beaufort Sea Coast alert forecasts additional snow of up to 2 inches and winds gusting as high as 45 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph possible on Saturday.
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only, and people who must travel are advised to carry a winter survival kit and remain with their vehicle if stranded.
A Winter Weather Advisory is also in effect for the Western and Northwest Arctic Coast until 4 PM AKST on November 12. It warns of additional snow accumulations of up to 2 inches, winds gusting as high as 45 mph and visibility below one half mile at times, with periods of blizzard conditions possible.
In Michigan, the NWS Marquette office has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Baraga and Marquette counties until noon EST Friday, November 13. Lake effect snow is expected to add 3 to 8 inches over higher elevations, with up to 10 inches in rural areas north of US-41 and west of Marquette County Road 510, and less than an inch near Lake Superior.
Travel could be very difficult during the morning and evening commutes, and visibility can change rapidly over short distances.
