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Umatilla National Forest

Air Quality Alert issued August 3 at 12:05PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

August 3rd, 12:05 PM — August 10th, 12:15 PM

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions may cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ

Air Quality Alert issued August 3 at 12:05PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

August 3rd, 12:05 PM — August 10th, 12:15 PM

The Washington State Department of Ecology, Benton Clean Air Agency, and the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency have issued an Air Quality Alert until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Alert, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions may cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. Information from the Washington Department of Ecology web site is available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-6000. Information from the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency web site is available at http://www.yakimacleanair.org or call 509-834-2050. Information from the Benton County Clean Air Agency web site is available at http://www.bentoncleanair.org or call 509-783-1304.

Air Quality Alert issued August 9 at 1:47PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

1:47 PM — August 10th, 2:00 PM

An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Colville Confederated Tribes Environmental Protection Agency Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Adams, Asotin, Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, and Whitman Counties until further notice due to current and expected smoke from regional fires. Critical fire weather this weekend will produce significant smoke from ongoing and emerging fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Very Unhealthy levels for areas directly downwind from active wildfires. Other areas may reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups or worse. Intermittent clearing may occur due to windy conditions, but smoke production continues to be significant. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. When air quality is Very Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Stay inside and filter indoor air to keep it cleaner. Go elsewhere for cleaner air, if needed.

Overview

Umatilla National Forest spans 1.4 million acres across the Blue Mountains of northeast Oregon and southeast Washington, with elevations ranging from 1,600 to 8,000 feet. The forest is currently open for recreation with winter conditions in effect—visitors should be prepared for snow-covered and muddy roads. Active timber harvest operations are ongoing along FSR 42 on the Pomeroy Ranger District with possible one-lane plowing. Several seasonal winter closures are in place for designated Nordic areas (Meacham Divide, Horseshoe Prairie, Spout Springs, Andies Prairie) and the Bluewood Ski Area from December 1 to March 31, restricting motorized vehicle use. The Mill Creek Municipal Watershed remains closed for public health protection. Recent press releases (December 2025) emphasize winter preparedness. Storm damage has closed FSR 3200 in the Walla Walla District. Standard 14-day camping limit applies. The forest offers over 2,000 miles of roads, 20+ campgrounds, and abundant opportunities for mushroom/huckleberry picking, dispersed camping, and backcountry exploration. No large fires are currently burning.

Campgrounds

Alder Thicket Cg Bear Wallow Creek Cg Big Creek Meadows Trailhead Big Springs Cg Bone Springs Ws Bull Prairie Campground Cabin Saddle Cg Caretakers Cabin Clearwater Big House Clearwater Lookout Cabin Coalmine Hill Cg Congo Gulch Ditch Creek Guard Station Cab Divide Well Cg Drift Fence Cg Driftwood Cg Fairview Cg Forest Boundary Cg Frazier Cg/Th Fry Meadows Guard Station Godman Cg/Th Godman Guard Station Gold Dredge Cg Hilltop Hideaway Jubilee Lake Campground Ladybug Cg Lane Creek Cg MISERY SHELTER

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