8:16 AM
— August 1st, 12:00 AM
...PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION (PDS) RED FLAG IN EFFECT 2PM
UNTIL 8PM SATURDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OKANOGAN VALLEY (ZONE
703) - COLVILLE RESERVATION (ZONE 702) - WATERVILLE PLATEAU (ZONE
706) - WESTERN COLUMBIA BASIN (ZONE 707) - EASTERN COLUMBIA BASIN
(ZONE 708) AND LOWER PALOUSE AND SNAKE RIVER (ZONE 709). WIND
GUSTS OF 40 TO 50 MPH COMBINED WITH HUMIDITY LEVELS OF 15 TO 20
PERCENT WILL CREATE EXTREME FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS...
A strong cold front will sweep across the Inland Northwest this
Saturday. Very warm conditions, dry conditions and gusty winds
will contribute to rapid fire spread for any new or ongoing fires.
The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.
* Affected Area: East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696),
East Portion of North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan
National Recreation Area (Zone 697) and East Washington North
Cascades (Zone 698).
* Winds: West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* Relative Humidities: 15 to 30 percent in the valleys and 30 to
53 percent over the higher terrain. Higher relative humidity
expected near the Cascade crest over the higher terrain.
* Impacts: Rapid fire spread is expected with any new or ongoing
fires.
July 30th, 11:57 AM
— 12:00 PM
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:
Washington Department of Ecology
Colville Confederated Tribes
An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Asotin, Chelan, Douglas,
Ferry, Okanogan, and Stevens Counties until further notice due
to current and expected wildfire smoke from regional fires. Areas
immediately downwind of active and emerging fires in Washington
and Oregon may reach Unhealthy levels of particulate matter
(PM2.5). When air quality is unhealthy, everyone should reduce
exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity,
and follow tips for cleaner indoor air.
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Middle Fork Nooksack Road (FSR) 38 is closed at Mile Post 7 due to a washout. Access to Elbow Lake 697 (Pioneer Camp) and Ridley Creek Trail 696 is blocked
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions go into effect on Thursday, July 23 and prohibit all wood, wood stove, and charcoal briquette stoves and other open flames forest-wide including campgrounds and Wilderness areas. However, the use of pressurized liquid gas stoves is an acceptable alternative, provided such…
Area immediately surrounding Kelly Butte Lookout (including deck) with be inaccessible to visiting public during roofing maintenance August 1-5, 2026.
The Pratt River Trail 1035 is closed 07/23/2026 - 07/25/2026 for trail work. The closure starts at intersection with the Middle Fork Trail 1003 and extends for two miles.
Mountain goat populations have been declining in recent years. Please help by keeping your distance. This will avoid disturbance to the goats and keep them in the habitat they need to survive. Injuries and even deaths have occurred to humans by mountain goats:Keep pets on leash! Always stay 50…
Forest Service Road 1107 (Anderson-Watson Road) is closed due to a wash-out at Mile Post 3.8.
Forest Service Road 1540 is closed due to a wash-out at Mile Post 2.6. Hidden Lake Trailhead is inaccessible by vehicle. Sibley Creek Road/FSR 1540 is off of the Cascade River Road near Marblemount, WA.
Winter weather conditions resulted in damage to roads across the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest (MBS). The MBS will undertake repairs on several roads this summer and next to address road damage. On the Highway 410 corridor of the Snoqualmie Ranger District, the affected roads include:FSR…
Glacier Creek Road (FSR 39) will be closed to all vehicles at Glacier Creek bridge at MP 3.0 to the Heliotrope Ridge Trailhead for scheduled road repairs. The road will remain open to Pedestrians, Bikes, And eBikes at Forest Service Engineer and Contractor discretion.
Beginning in late August (between 08/10 and 08/24), Forest Service Roads 12 (and 1230) will be closed for scheduled road repairs. FSR 12 will be closed to vehicle traffic from Rocky Creek Bridge (MP 4.6) through to the Pioneer Camp and Dock Butte/Blue Lake Trailheads. The roads will remain open to…
Beginning around July 15, Baker Lake Road (Forest Service Road 11) will be closed to all vehicle and foot traffic at the Shannon Creek Bridge (approximately MP 23.8), through its terminus at Baker River Trailhead. Baker Lake Trail (610) access will be only from the Baker Lake (South) Trailhead off…
Winter weather conditions resulted in damages and closures to roads across the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest (MBS). The MBS will undertake repairs on several roads this summer and next to address road damage. On the Skykomish District, affected roads include:FSR 63 (Index Galena Road)…
Winter weather conditions resulted in damage to roads across the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest (MBS). The MBS will undertake repairs on several roads this summer and next to address road damage. On the I-90 and Middle Fork Snoqualmie corridors of the Snoqualmie Ranger District, the following…
The Mallardy Road (Forest Service Road 4032) is closed for public safety during summer timber operations. The road closure is from the intersection with Forest Service Road 4030 to the road's end at Mallardy Ridge Trailhead.
The bridge decking on the Baker River stock and pedestrian bridge at the north end of Baker Lake needs to be replaced to meet stock safety standards. Work on the bridge will be ongoing through August. The bridge is closed to stock. Pedestrians can still cross the bridge, but there may be delays on…
Forest Service Road 37 Deadhorse Creek Road flood damage repair is underway. For public safety due to heavy equipment use the road will be closed at mile 0.03 until further notice.
Forest Service News Release Firewood permits now available for online purchase (Everett, WA, May 20, 2026) — Firewood permits on the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest are now available through a new online e-Permit system. This option allows users to obtain permits from a computer or…
Visitors accessing Foss River Road (Forest Service Road 68) should expect 30-minute delays beginning May 4 through September. Road construction will be on week days between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 pm. For further information, contact the Skykomish Ranger Station.
The Suiattle River Road (FSR 26) and other roads within the watershed were severely damaged from an atmospheric river flood event. The Suiattle River Road (at milepost 4) and associated spur roads are closed for public safety.
The Fairfax Bridge on State Highway 165 (milepost 11.5) across the Carbon River has been permanently closed by Washington Department of Transportation (DOT) due to safety concerns. The bridge closure prevents vehicle access to Forest Road 7810, Summit Lake Trailhead, Coplay Lake, and Evans Creek…
Road damage caused by the December floods, along with their proximity to the river, makes public access unsafe. A temporary closure has been established on Forest Service Road #23 (White Chuck Road) from milepost 3.7 to its terminus with Forest Service Road #27 (Rat Trap Pass Road) and on Forest…
Dispersed camping is prohibited along part of Forest Road 56 and 5640, in a corridor adjacent to the Wild and Scenic Middle Fork Snoqualmie River. The purpose of the camping restriction is to reduce recreation-related impacts to: 1) riparian areas and 2) the recreation experience for day-use…
This order sets limits on how long people can camp in one place to protect natural resources, protect visitor health, and ensure all visitors have a fair chance to use camping areas and available facilities. You can camp no more than 14 days in a row at the same spot outside developed…
The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest has a food storage order in effect across the entire Forest. This order requires visitors to the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest to store food items in a “bear resistant manner” and to properly dispose of wildlife attractants. The food storage…
Tinkham Campground
**DETOUR:** Due to road work occurring on Tinkham Road 0.25 miles west of Tinkham Campground, **all visitors arriving between May 15th through May 22nd should plan to use 1-90 Exit 47 to access this facility.** Please avoid using Exit 42 during this period. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Buck Creek Campground
**Due to extensive flood damage to the Suiattle River Road, this facility is currently inaccessible and will be closed for the 2026 season. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. **
Troublesome Creek Campground
**DELAYED OPENING:** Troublesome Creek and San Juan Campgrounds are currently inaccessible due to a temporary county closure for repairs to a short section of Index-Galena Road and long-term closure of NF-65 west of Jack Pass. An exact reopening date for Index-Galena Road has not been determined. This road work is forecasted to be completed soon, but these facilities will be subject to a delayed opening. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
Suiattle Guard Station
**Due to extensive flood damage to the Suiattle River Road, this facility is currently inaccessible and will be closed for the 2026 season. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. **
Beaver Creek Group Camp
**Due to extensive erosion, Beaver Creek Group Campground will be closed to reservations indefinitely. **
Evergreen Mountain Lookout
Due to severe winter flooding the road to the Evergreen lookout has been washed-out. The Skykomish District is hoping repairs will be completed in time for the 2027 rental season.
Mineral Park Campground
Please be advised, the Marblemount bridge will be closed overnight, **Monday evening through Friday morning, 8pm - 4am, from June 1st – June 19th** to facilitate repair work. This means that these campgrounds will be inaccessible from State Route 20 on weekdays during the overnight closure hours. First Responders will still be able to access this area if an emergency occurs during the closure, however no other routes to these facilities are available for public use. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Sulphur Creek Campground
**Due to extensive flood damage to the Suiattle River Road, this facility is currently inaccessible and will be closed for the 2026 season. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. **
Marble Creek Campground
Please be advised, the Marblemount bridge will be closed overnight, **Monday evening through Friday morning, 8pm - 4am, from June 1st – June 19th** to facilitate repair work. This means that these campgrounds will be inaccessible from State Route 20 on weekdays during the overnight closure hours. First Responders will still be able to access this area if an emergency occurs during the closure, however no other routes to these facilities are available for public use. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.