Chelan County
Alcohol Prohibitions
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.
Aquatic Invasive Species
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.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
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 are always Prohibited
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.…
Suiattle River Road Washout Closure
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.
Mountain Loop Highway and Mt. Pilchuck Rd Closed for Winter!
A 14-mile section of the Mountain Loop Highway is closed to vehicles due to snow and road conditions between the Deer Creek and Bedal gates. The area remains open for non-motorized winter recreation including hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. In addition to the Mountain Loop Highway,…
Franklin Falls Sno-Park Closed this Winter
The Franklin Falls Sno-Park will not operate this winter, and the Denny Creek Road (Forest Service Road 58) will be closed to motorized traffic. The Denny Creek Road and parking lot at Franklin Falls will not be plowed. The Asahel Curtis and Annette Lake Sno-Parks will operate this winter.…
Mountain Loop Highway closed for the winter season from Deer Creek to Bedal Campground
The Mountain Loop Highway on Darrington Ranger District is now closed to motor vehicles for the winter season from Deer Creek to Bedal Campground. Timing of re-opening in the spring depends on weather but typically occurs in mid-May.
Fairfax Bridge Permanently Closed
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…
Forest Service Roads #23 (White Chuck Road) and #27 (Rat Trap Pass Road) Closed
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…
Middle Fork Camping Closure
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…
Camping Restrictions
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…
Entire Forest Under Food Storage Order
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…
From Recreation.gov
The Stehekin area is prone to flooding, which increases in a post-fire environment. Know before you go - check the forecast prior to your trip for outlooks and messages from the National Weather Service. Be very aware of your surroundings, follow warning signs, and pay particular attention to debris flow areas. [**Post Fire Safety**][1] [1]: https://www.nps.gov/noca/planyourvisit/post-fire-safety.htm
From Recreation.gov
The Stehekin area is prone to flooding, which increases in a post-fire environment. Know before you go - check the forecast prior to your trip for outlooks and messages from the National Weather Service. Be very aware of your surroundings, follow warning signs, and pay particular attention to debris flow areas. [**Post Fire Safety**][1] [1]: https://www.nps.gov/noca/planyourvisit/post-fire-safety.htm
From Recreation.gov
The Stehekin area is prone to flooding, which increases in a post-fire environment. Know before you go - check the forecast prior to your trip for outlooks and messages from the National Weather Service. Be very aware of your surroundings, follow warning signs, and pay particular attention to debris flow areas. [**Post Fire Safety**][1] [1]: https://www.nps.gov/noca/planyourvisit/post-fire-safety.htm
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 2:52PM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Stehekin River at Stehekin affecting Chelan County. For the Stehekin River...including Stehekin...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Stehekin River at Stehekin. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 20.5 feet, water inundates some properties and overtops the temporary corduroy bridge. Company Creek Road inundated at northern end. Battalion Creek culverts are beginning to be overtopped. Water begins damaging Wood Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:30 PM PDT Wednesday the stage was 20.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:30 PM PDT Wednesday was 20.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is forecast to drop below flood stage late tonight. Another rise to flood stage is forecast on April 20th. - Flood stage is 20.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Winter Storm Warning issued April 15 at 1:49PM PDT until April 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
* WHAT...Heavy snow at times. Additional snow accumulations up to 5 inches. * WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties, Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties, and Cascades of Southern King County. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers will continue into tonight. Brief periods of higher snow rates will be possible in heavier showers, as well as in the vicinity of the Puget Sound Convergence Zone across Snohomish and King Counties.
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 15 at 10:34AM PDT until April 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
* WHAT...Snow showers expected. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches above 2500 feet with locally higher amounts along the Cascade crest. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to heavy snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lighter snowfall amounts are forecast below 2500 feet along I-90 and US 12.
Freeze Warning issued April 15 at 10:13AM PDT until April 16 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected. * WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Kittitas Valley and Yakima Valley. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Freeze Warning issued April 15 at 1:12AM PDT until April 16 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 30 degrees expected. * WHERE...Ephrata, Quincy, Entiat, Number 1 Canyon, Wenatchee, Cashmere, Othello, Pangborn Airport, Moses Lake, Chelan, and Number 2 Canyon. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
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