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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 29 at 2:13PM PDT until August 2 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

2:13 PM — July 30th, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with highs 110 to 120 degrees across the Mojave Desert. Highs 100 to 110 degrees across most of the southern Great Basin and Arizona Strip. Little to no overnight relief is expected, particularly in the Mojave Desert where lows of 80 to 95 degrees are forecast. This will result in major to extreme heat risk. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, southeast California, and south central and southern Nevada. * WHEN...From 10 AM PDT /10 AM MST/ Thursday to 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

Red Flag Warning issued July 29 at 7:58AM MDT until July 29 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID

6:58 AM — 8:00 PM

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 9 PM MDT TODAY FOR SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS FOR IDAHO FIRE WEATHER ZONES 410, 411, 413 AND 427... The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Red Flag Warning for scattered thunderstorms, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 9 PM MDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 410 Upper Snake River Valley/Idaho Falls BLM, Fire Weather Zone 411 Centennial Mountains and Snake River Range/Targhee NF, Fire Weather Zone 413 Caribou Range/Caribou NF and Fire Weather Zone 427 Goose Creek and Raft River Valley/Southern Sawtooth NF/Twin Falls BLM south of the Snake River. * IMPACTS...Scattered thunderstorms can produce frequent lightning that may in turn produce wildfire starts in receptive fuels. * THUNDERSTORMS...A mix of wet and dry storms. * OUTFLOW WINDS....Gusts over 35 mph with peak gusts nearing 45- 55 mph.

Heat Advisory issued July 29 at 2:13PM PDT until August 2 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

2:13 PM — July 30th, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Hot conditions expected with highs 80 to 90 degrees above 8000 feet and 90 to 105 degrees below 8000 feet. This will result in moderate heat risk. * WHERE...In California, Eastern Sierra Slopes and White Mountains of Inyo County. In Nevada, Sheep Range and Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon. * WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 8 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

Overview

The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is the largest National Forest in the lower 48 states at 6.3 million acres, spanning most of Nevada and portions of eastern California. The forest is currently open and fully accessible for winter recreation, with the Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area recently opened for snowmobiling as of December 25, 2025. There are no active fire restrictions forest-wide at this time, though year-round campfire prohibitions exist within one mile of homes in certain Spring Mountains canyons. Notable active closures include the Mahogany Fire Rehabilitation Area (closed until September 30, 2025) and an over-snow vehicle closure on the Carson Ranger District effective December 17, 2025. The Spring Mountains National Recreation Area has reopened some areas that were previously closed due to Tropical Storm Hilary damage. Christmas tree cutting permits are available through December 25, 2025 on several ranger districts. The forest manages seven ranger districts across Nevada and California with offices in Sparks, Austin, Carson City, Elko, Ely, Las Vegas, Tonopah, Wells, Winnemucca, and Bridgeport. Winter visitors should be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions, avalanche risks in backcountry areas, and snow/ice on roads at higher elevations.

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