Winter Weather Advisories Issued for Sierra Nevada and Alaska as Snow and Mixed Precipitation Arrive November 14, 2026

Winter Storm Forecast, Digi Mart USA News (United States): Selected active National Weather Service alerts issued November 14, 2026 warn of winter weather in parts of California and Alaska. The coverage is limited to these active alerts and is not an exhaustive national forecast.

In California, a Winter Weather Advisory from NWS Hanford was issued at 4:32 PM PST on November 14, in effect until 4:00 AM PST on November 17 according to the headline. The alert covers Yosemite National Park outside the valley, the San Joaquin River Canyon, the Upper San Joaquin River, Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge, Kings Canyon National Park, the Grant Grove area and Sequoia National Park.

It forecasts up to 4 inches of additional snow above 6,000 feet in the Sierra Nevada, with slippery road conditions expected during the Monday morning and evening commutes. The alert’s listed expiry is 1:00 AM PST on November 15.

In Alaska, several Winter Weather Advisories from NWS Anchorage were issued at 2:48 PM AKST on November 14. One covers East Turnagain Arm, including Portage Valley and Girdwood, and forecasts 6 to 12 inches of total snow along with an ice accumulation around a light glaze, with the snow expected to change to rain by Sunday evening. Another covers Seward in the Southern Kenai Mountains, forecasting 2 to 4 inches of snow and gusts up to 35 mph, while a third covers Whittier and West Prince William Sound with 6 to 12 inches of snow and gusts up to 40 mph.

Additional Alaska advisories cover the Skilak Lake, interior Kenai Peninsula and Turnagain Pass areas, where 6 to 12 inches of snow and a light glaze of ice are forecast, and Southern Kachemak Bay and the southwest Kenai Peninsula, where 4 to 8 inches of snow are expected. The alerts warn that travel could be very difficult, that bridges and overpasses may become slick, and that heavy wet snow and ice could cause power outages.

Each alert lists its own expiry time, which falls between 6:00 AM AKST on November 15 and 1:00 PM AKST on November 16 depending on the area.

The National Weather Service advises drivers to slow down and use caution, check road conditions by calling 511 or visiting 511.alaska.gov, and watch their footing on icy stairs, sidewalks and driveways.