9:21 PM
— July 21st, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...Hot temperatures with daytime highs in the mid 90s to near
100 degrees Tuesday and upper 90s to low 100s Wednesday and
Thursday. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related
illness.
* WHERE...Portions of North and North Central Idaho and Central,
East Central, North Central, Northeast, and Southeast Washington.
* WHEN...From 11 AM Tuesday to 9 PM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wednesday will likely be the hottest day with
widespread moderate and major HeatRisk. Moderate and locally major
HeatRisk continue into Thursday. Limited overnight relief expected
across the lower elevations Wednesday and Thursday mornings with
low temperatures in the mid 60s to mid 70s. Smoke from area
wildfires may end up affecting how hot high temperatures get.
12:33 PM
— July 21st, 12:45 PM
An Air Quality Alert has been cancelled by the following agencies:
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Coeur d'Alene
Coeur d'Alene Tribe
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Lewiston Nez Perce
Tribe
12:33 PM
— July 21st, 12:45 PM
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:
Washington Department of Ecology
Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency
An Air Quality Alert continues for Spokane, Ferry, Lincoln,
Okanogan, Pend Oreille, and Stevens Counties, effective immediately
through Wednesday, July 22nd at 9 AM, due to current and expected
wildfire smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) levels
are expected to range in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups and
Unhealthy categories. In Eastern Okanogan County near active
wildfires, air quality may reach Very Unhealthy to Hazardous levels.
When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit
time outside, avoid strenuous activity, and follow tips for cleaner
indoor air.
12:33 PM
— July 21st, 12:45 PM
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:
Washington Department of Ecology
Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency
An Air Quality Alert continues for Spokane, Ferry, Lincoln,
Okanogan, Pend Oreille, and Stevens Counties, effective immediately
through Wednesday, July 22nd at 9 AM, due to current and expected
wildfire smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) levels
are expected to range in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups and
Unhealthy categories. In Eastern Okanogan County near active
wildfires, air quality may reach Very Unhealthy to Hazardous levels.
When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit
time outside, avoid strenuous activity, and follow tips for cleaner
indoor air.
12:33 PM
— July 21st, 12:45 PM
An Air Quality Alert has been cancelled by the following agencies:
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Coeur d'Alene
Coeur d'Alene Tribe
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Lewiston Nez Perce
Tribe
12:03 PM
— July 22nd, 9:00 AM
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:
Washington Department of Ecology
Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency
An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Spokane, Ferry, Lincoln,
Okanogan, Grant, Pend Oreille, and Stevens Counties, effective
immediately through Wednesday, July 22nd at 9 AM, due to current and
expected wildfire smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter
(PM2.5) levels are expected to range in the Unhealthy for Sensitive
Groups and Unhealthy categories. In Eastern Okanogan County near
active wildfires, air quality may reach Very Unhealthy to Hazardous
levels. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce
exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous activity, and follow
tips for cleaner indoor air.
11:59 AM
— July 22nd, 9:15 AM
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:
Washington Department of Ecology
Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency
An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Spokane, Ferry, Lincoln,
Okanogan, Pend Oreille, and Stevens Counties, effective immediately
through Wednesday, July 22nd at 9 AM, due to current and expected
wildfire smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) levels
are expected to range in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups and
Unhealthy categories. In Eastern Okanogan County near active
wildfires, air quality may reach Very Unhealthy to Hazardous levels.
When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit
time outside, avoid strenuous activity, and follow tips for cleaner
indoor air.
10:43 AM
— July 21st, 6:15 PM
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Coeur d'Alene
Coeur d'Alene Tribe
Environmental Protection Agency
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality
Index is forecasted to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. For the
latest air quality readings, head to https://fire.airnow.gov or
visit the Idaho Smoke Blog at www.idsmoke.blogspot.com.
* WHERE...Boundary County, Bonner, Kootenai, Shoshone, Benewah
Counties.
* WHEN...Next update by 12 PM Monday, July 20th.
* IMPACTS...Some members of the public may experience health effects;
members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health
effects.
Kootenai National Forest
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Idaho
Kootenai National Forest
It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.
Kootenai National Forest
Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem Food/Wildlife Attractant Storage Order for the Flathead, Lolo, Kootenai, Helena-Lewis and Clark, and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests within the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem.
Kootenai National Forest
Portions of the beach and recreation area at the Rexford Bench Campground and Beach, near Rexford, MT, will be temporarily closed beginning Monday, July 13th while much need improvements take place on the existing water and wastewater system.The project will replace the 50-year-old water and…
Kootenai National Forest
A temporary road closure will be in effect starting July 1st, 2026 for the Lower Quartz Creek Road #601, near Libby, MT. The area was heavily impacted by the winter wind events, leaving a high volume of blowdown. Forest Service personnel are addressing the blowdown via salvage sale operations to…
Kootenai National Forest
Please use caution and watch for timber harvest activity if utilizing the Alexander Mountain Trail #270 off the FDR Road #228 on the Libby Ranger District. A small portion of the trail passes through a section of the Fleetwood Jack Timber Sale, that has ongoing operations. The trail will remain…
Kootenai National Forest
The Ross Creek Cedars sustained significant damage during the December 2025 flood events. Heavy rains, flooding, landslide, and debris flows that occurred in December 2025 created unstable conditions along NFS Road #398. Significant erosion undercut sections of the road, limiting access to foot and…
Kootenai National Forest
Construction operations are now complete on the Rexford Bench boat launch upgrade and it is now open. The boat launch was closed while the existing asphalt was replaced with concrete. The low water ramp is available but due to the low level of the reservoir, please be aware of muddy conditions…
Kootenai National Forest
A closure order is in now effect for the Big Creek Area on the Rexford Ranger District, which is a known area for peregrine falcon nesting. Peregrine falcons are particularly sensitive to disturbance and activity above their nest or rock climbing in its vicinity. Disturbance during the nesting…
Kootenai National Forest
A closure order is now in effect for the Timberlane Campground on the Libby Ranger District, while it undergoes much-needed improvements. The purpose of this order is for public safety during reconstruction and improvement operations in the campgroundAs you start making your summer plans and…
Kootenai National Forest
A closure order is now in effect for motorized vehicles on the Three Rivers Ranger District for Forest Service Road #384 (Spar Lake). The closure is to provide for public safety until crews make appropriate repairs to road damage caused by the December 2025 flood event. The road is closed starting…
Kootenai National Forest
A closure order is now in effect on the Rexford Ranger District for Forest Service Road #7202 (Upper Young Creek Road). The closure is to provide for public safety due to a washout making the road impassable. The road is currently closed at milepost 3.5 to 3.6, just north of its junction with NFS…
Kootenai National Forest
Portions of the Kootenai National Forest have recently experienced heavy amounts of rainfall due to an atmospheric river moving through the area. The rapid increase in rainfall on top of snow in the higher elevations has resulted in localized flooding and increased the risk of landslides, debris…