10:40 AM
— 9:00 PM
* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, and
strong gusty winds will create erratic fire behavior and rapid
spread of new or existing fires.
* AFFECTED AREA:
In North Central WY Fire Zones...274...284.
In South Central MT Fire Zones...123...124...126.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central MT...Wheatland.
In North Central WY...Big Horn...Johnson...Sheridan...Washakie.
In South Central MT...Carbon...Park...Stillwater...Sweet Grass.
In Southwest MT...Gallatin.
* WIND: Southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* HUMIDITY: As low as 8 percent.
* TEMPERATURES: 84 to 90 degrees, warmest over Zone WY274.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS: The worst conditions are expected across
the lower to middle elevations in fine fuels. The strongest
winds are expected in mountain locations and the foothills west
of Billings. Zone WY274 will see lower wind gusts of 15 to 25
mph.
12:39 AM
— October 10th, 12:45 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow
accumulations greater than 12 inches possible. Winds could gust as
high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening through late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible over the
Beartooth Pass, and in and around Cooke City. Recreation in the
back country will be impacted.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
October 8th, 11:48 PM
— 6:15 PM
* WHAT...Heavy wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations up to 7
inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
* WHERE...Meagher County Valleys, Cascade County below 5000ft, and
Judith Basin County and Judith Gap.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Wet snow may down trees
limbs and power lines.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Any snow bands that develop over an area or
northerly upslope areas of the Little Belts can receive locally
higher snowfall rates and amounts.
October 8th, 11:48 PM
— 6:15 PM
* WHAT...Heavy wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6
and 12 inches along the Big Belt Mountains and between 6 and 12
inches above 7000 feet in the mountains of Madison and Gallatin
counties. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains and Gallatin and
Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening through late Sunday night.
* 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.
October 8th, 11:13 PM
— 6:00 PM
* AFFECTED AREA...Central and Eastern Lewis and Clark National
Forest Areas and Helena and Townsend Ranger Districts of the
Helena National Forest.
* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 81.
* IMPACTS... Any fires that develop will spread rapidly.
Containment of any ongoing or new fires may be very difficult.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Helena-Lewis and Clark 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
Helena-Lewis and Clark 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.
Helena-Lewis and Clark 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.
Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
Occupancy and Use and Trail Restrictions for the entire Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, as well as trail, stock, and camping restrictions on Our Lake Trail and lake area (Helena-Lewis and Clark NF), beneath the Chinese Wall (Helena-Lewis and Clark NF), and Castle Creek Riverside Campsite (Flathead…
Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
Please be aware that we have a number of prescribed burns planned southwest of the Helena community this fall. Visit: https://linktr.ee/hlcfireinformation to find maps and current information.
Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
Caution: due to the recent windstorm, there are numerous trees across trails and roads. Please be aware that weakened trees may come down at any time and exercise caution while out on the forest over the holidays.Thank you to our many volunteer groups helping to restore access.
Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
Please be aware that food storage orders are in effect on the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. This helps ensure bears do not get habituated to human food and helps to keep people and bears safe.
Shoshone National Forest
This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.
Shoshone National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to reduce the spread of the fungus that causes White nose syndrome and to protect bat species during critical biological periods.
Shoshone National Forest
There are no closures on the Morrison Jeep Trail. Due to the increased interest around the re-opening we ask that anyone who is experiencing the trail as an "out and back" and not the full loop. Uphill travel should be done in the morning and target downhill travel in the later afternoon.
Shoshone National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety and wildlife by minimizing human-bear interactions. March 1 - December 1, Annually
Shoshone National Forest
Shoshone National Forest - Wapiti Ranger District - Sleeping Giant Ski Area, Pahaska Nordic Ski AreaNovember 15 - May 1, Annually