October 8th, 11:48 PM
— 6:15 PM
* WHAT...Heavy wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations up to 6
inches below 5000 feet and between 6 and 12 inches possible above
5000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, Helena Valley, and Little
Belt and Highwood Mountains.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially over mountain
passes. Back country conditions may be very dangerous. Wet snow and
gusty winds may down trees limbs and power lines.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A snow band may develop across portions of
Central Montana leading to locally higher snowfall rates and
amounts.
Beaverhead-Deerlodge 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
Beaverhead-Deerlodge 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.
Beaverhead-Deerlodge 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.
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
Montana Backcountry Discovery Route Riders: Due to recent rain events on the Beaverhead Deerlodge National Forest, a small section of the Montana BDR has become nearly impassable. The Forest has received multiple reports of riders getting stuck, and we even received word of an injury occurring.…
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
DESCRIBED AREA/ROADS/TRAILSThe closure applies to approximately 1 mile of NFS Road 78175 where it goes through NFS land in the western edge of Section 14, Township 5 North, Range 11 Wes, as depicted in the attached map.
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
The purpose of this Order is for public safety, the mill site is unstable with heavy metals in the soil and the adit area is flooded with falling rock at the portal entrance.
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
Possession and operation of motorized vehicles off any National Forest System roads within Wilderness Study Areas, as described and depicted on the attached order and maps, are prohibited. The order covers the Sapphire and West Pioneer Wilderness Study Areas.
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
Food storage order is in effect annually from March 1 to December 1 on the National Forest System (NFS) lands within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge and Bitterroot National Forests.
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
The following is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands in the Butte Ranger District, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest: possessing or storing any material containing nails, screws, or other metal hardware, including wood pallets and construction debris, that could be used as…
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
A package of restrictions for the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness Area on the Beaverhead-Deerlodge and Bitterroot National Forests regarding travel and camping with stock, campfires, group size, and mandatory party/individual registration.
Bitterroot 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
Bitterroot 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.
Bitterroot National Forest
This order implements visitor use requirements for activities within the Restricted Area and on the Restricted Trails, as required by the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area Management Plan (November 2003).
Bitterroot National Forest
Prescribed Burning Scheduled for the Week of Oct. 5, 2026 Please stay tuned and continue to monitor this page for changes as conditions evolve. Firing operations are planned in two prescribed burn areas on the Bitterroot National Forest - Piquett Creek and Cameron Gap Project Areas. To see…
Bitterroot National Forest
As of Sept. 1, 2026, Lost Horse Road (Forest Service Road 429) and Lick Creek Road (FS 5621) are OPEN.The 75 Road has reopened due to the improved conditions from recent moisture and reduced temperatures in the fire area. The 711 Road has also opened as of Sept. 15, 2026. Forest Service Road 720…
Bitterroot National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety and wildlife by minimizing human-bear interactions.