1:59 PM
— October 10th, 1:00 PM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Yavapai, western Coconino, northern Gila, and far southern
Navajo counties.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry
washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Low-water
crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A upper-level trough will help pull moisture from the remnants of
Tropical Storm Rachel up into western Arizona to produce showers
and thunderstorms Saturday, followed by extended periods of
rainfall through at least Sunday. Thunderstorms will have the
potential to produce heavy rainfall that could lead to flash
flooding, while extended periods of rain can lead to elevated
streams, rivers, and flow through washes. Greatest risk of heavy
rainfall looks be along higher terrain due to upsloping.
- Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
1:04 PM
— October 10th, 4:15 AM
Moisture associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will
impact Utah this weekend bringing widespread rainfall totals ranging
from 2-4". Some highly localized amounts to 6-8" are also possible,
particularly across terrain-favored locations in southwestern Utah,
the Book Cliffs, and Bear River Range.
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Castle
Country, Central Mountains, Eastern Juab/Millard Counties, San
Rafael Swell, Sanpete Valley, Sevier Valley, Wasatch Plateau/Book
Cliffs, Bryce Canyon Country, Capitol Reef National Park and
Vicinity, Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, South Central
Utah, Southern Mountains, Upper Sevier River Valleys, Western
Canyonlands, Lower Washington County, Southwest Utah and Zion
National Park. This also includes recent burn scars such as
Forsyth, Cottonwood, Silver King, France Canyon, and Monroe Canyon.
* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, dry washes, slot canyons, and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations such as slickrock areas and recent burn
scars. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may
occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Anomalously high moisture is forecast to impact the region with
the arrival of the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel. While this
is expected to be a long duration rainfall event, scattered
instances of heavier rainfall rates are expected with stronger
storms yielding flash flooding concerns given saturated soils and
prior burn scars.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
1:58 PM
— October 10th, 1:00 PM
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...All of central and northern Arizona, including Apache,
Navajo, Coconino, Yavapai and northern Gila counties.
* WHEN...From 8 AM MST /9 AM MDT/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could snap resulting in a few power outages. Travel will be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong upper-level trough along with the
remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will create a synoptic pattern
supportive of strong gusts across northern Arizona, especially
along the higher terrain.
10:53 AM
— October 12th, 6:00 PM
ESFGJT
A strong low pressure system off the Pacific Coast will begin to draw
in tropical moisture associated with Topical Storm Rachel this
weekend. This strong southerly fetch will draw anomalously high
moisture content across the Desert Southwest and into eastern Utah
and western Colorado. The chance for widespread precipitation
increases Saturday evening into Sunday. Total precipitation forecasts
range from 1 to 3 inches across high terrain, with highest amounts
favoring the Uintas, Tavaputs and the Southwest San Juan mountains.
Embedded thunderstorms are also possible Sunday afternoon, increasing
the threat for flash flooding across vulnerable terrain. While
confidence in location and rainfall rates remain low at this time,
the potential for rapidly rising rivers, streams, normally dry
arroyos and slot canyons are possible Sunday through Monday.
Please follow the evolving forecast, especially if your plans
including recreating or commuting across eastern Utah and western
Colorado Sunday onward. Also, keep in mind weather potential above
your location and upstream, particularly for those who reside below
sensitive terrain like recent burn scars.
Kaibab National Forest
Kaibab National Forest fire managers plan to begin ignitions on over 3,200 acres of prescribed fire units on the Williams Ranger District Thursday and Friday, October 8 and 9, producing noticeable smoke in the vicinity of the project areas.An approximately 1,000 acre unit of the Kendrick prescribed…
Kaibab National Forest
Kaibab National Forest fire managers plan to begin ignitions on prescribed fire units on the North Kaibab Ranger District in the Jacob Lake area this week, which will produce noticeable smoke in and around the Jacob Lake and Fredonia areas and along highways 89A and 67.Areas may close to the public…
Kaibab National Forest
Starting October 7, 2026, the Arizona National Scenic Trail between Forest Roads 258 and 249 near Jacob Lake will be temporarily closed for public safety due to prescribed fire operations. Watch for on-the-ground temporary re-routes. The closure is in effect through October 21, 2026 but could be…
Kaibab National Forest
To purchase a Christmas tree permit, visit Recreation.gov and search for Kaibab National Forest Christmas Tree Permits. It is important to carefully read the overview and need-to-know information prior to purchasing the permit. Visitors will also need to set up or log in to a Recreation.gov account…
Kaibab National Forest
The Kaibab is planning to start ignitions at Moonset Pit on Wednesday (9/23) around mid-day. Smoke is expected to be heaviest right after ignitions and visible in the Parks area and to travelers along I-40, with light smoke lingering in the area for the next few weeks as the vegetation burns down.
Kaibab National Forest
No fire restrictions on the Kaibab National Forest at this time. However, forest visitors should always be vigilant, regardless of restriction levels. Leaving your campfire unattended is illegal all year round. Campfires must be dead out – cold to the touch – before walking away.Fireworks and…
Kaibab National Forest
Kaibab National Forest visitors are limited to a 14-day limit in any consecutive 30-day period.
Kaibab National Forest
National Forest System Road (NFSR) 354 is closed for public safety due to flood damage and washed-out sections of the road, which lies on portions of the Prescott and Kaibab National Forests.The purpose of this order is to provide for public health and safety due to flood damage to the road…
Kaibab National Forest
The three sites used for wood and equipment staging (the Orderville gravel pit off NFSR 247, the NFSR 765M gravel pit off NFSR 462, and the snowmobile play area west of NFSR 270) remain closed.
Kaibab National Forest
SR 64: I-40 to Pipeline Road Pavement Preservation ProjectThe Arizona Department of Transportation has initiated a pavement preservation project along State Route 64 between I-40 in Williams and Pipeline Road (mileposts 185-205). Per the project webpage, ADOT anticipates project completion in fall…
Kaibab National Forest
Fuelwood permits will be available on January 5, 2026, for the Williams and Tusayan Ranger Districts, and on May 1, 2026, for the North Kaibab Ranger District. Permit sales and firewood collection will run through December 31, 2026. Paid Permits are $20 for 10 cords of wood (limit 20 cords per…
Kaibab National Forest
Cinder Pit informationStarting April 1, 2025 at 8:00am, the public may call the Williams Ranger Station at 928-635-5600 to sign up for the waitlist. If you have any questions, please contact the Williams Ranger Station.Click here for more information on cinder pit locations (click the + next to…
Kaibab National Forest
Forest thinning operations are underway at the Holden Project west and north of Williams near the Whispering Pines community. Be aware of truck traffic and heavy machinery in the area.
Kaibab National Forest
Forest thinning operations are underway at the Government Prairie project near parks. Be aware of truck traffic and heavy machinery in the area.
Rainbow Bridge National Monument
Rainbow Bridge docks will be moved to deeper water on Monday, August 25. This change means easy dock-to-trail access to Rainbow Bridge will not be available until water levels rise again. Check Lake Powell Resorts for the status of tours to the bridge.
Rainbow Bridge National Monument
At current lake levels, Rainbow Bridge docks do not reach the land. Dock-to-trail access to Rainbow Bridge will not be available until water levels rise again. Restrooms at the dock will remain open. Check the link for current lake information.
El Morro National Monument
Stage II Fire Restrictions are in effect beginning Thursday June 19, 2025.
Due to high fire danger, El Morro is currently under Stage II Fire Restrictions. These include no campfires. No smoking except in an enclosed vehicle or other authorized area.
Chaco Culture National Historical Park
The bookstore at the visitor center will be closed all day on Wednesday Sept 3 for inventory. The visitor center will remain open from 9-5. The bookstore will be open again on Thursday Sept 4 at 9am. Online shopping is available at: https://store.wnpa.org
Cibola National Forest
Order 03-00-00-21-002 prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting a cannabis plant, any part of a cannabis plant, or any substance derived from a cannabis plant within the Southwestern Region National Forests in the State of New Mexico and the National Grasslands in the states of Texas and…
Cibola National Forest
(Albuquerque, NM – September 17, 2026) — The Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands terminates Stage I Fire Restrictions previously on the Mountainair, and Sandia Ranger Districts.Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 551 and Title 36 CFR 261.50(a), the prohibitions listed in Order Number Order…
Cibola National Forest
The Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands has issued a road and area closure order (Order 03-03-04-26-16) for National Forest Road (NFR) 245, starting at the forest boundary to Capilla Peak Lookout to include New Canyon and Capilla Peak Campground Areas as depicted on the attached map.The…
Cibola National Forest
The Cibola National Forest & Grasslands has issued order (03-03-05-26-02) for an area closure on the Sandia Ranger District.This Order shall be in effect from April 1st, 2026, at 0600 through January 15th, 2027, at 0600, unless rescinded.The purpose of this area closure order is for the protection…
Cibola National Forest
The Cibola National Forest has issued a new order (03-03-03-26-01) for the continued closure of Bear Trap Campground on the Magdalena Ranger District. Bear Trap Campground will continue to remain closed. This Order shall be in effect from January 1, 2026, at 12:00 a.m. through December 31, 2026,…
Cibola National Forest
This Order imposes a 14-day stay limit; places restrictions on alcoholic beverage consumption and parking; and bans public nudity. The purpose of this Order is to protect National Forest and Grassland resources and to provide for public health and safety. This Order shall be in effect from…