1:22 PM
— 9:00 PM
* IMPACTS: Low humidities, hot temperatures, and gusty winds will
create erratic fire behavior and new fire starts.
* AFFECTED AREA:
In North Central WY Fire Zone...274.
In South Central MT Fire Zones...123...124...125...126...127
128...129.
In Southeast MT Fire Zones...130...131...132.
In Southeast MT and Northwest SD Fire Zone...133.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central MT...Golden Valley...Musselshell...Wheatland.
In North Central WY...Sheridan.
In Northwest SD...Harding.
In South Central MT...Big Horn...Carbon...Park...Stillwater
Sweet Grass...Yellowstone.
In Southeast MT...Carter...Custer...Fallon...Powder River
Rosebud...Treasure.
In Southwest MT...Gallatin.
* WIND: South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* HUMIDITY: Minimums of 5 to 10 percent.
* TEMPERATURES: 105 to 112.
* COLD FRONT: Arrives over south central Montana this evening,
bringing a shift to breezy northwest winds. The front will reach
far southeast Montana early Monday morning. Before the frontal
passage, a southeasterly low level jet will produce gusty
ridgetop winds (up to 40 mph) and a slow humidity recovery over
southeast Montana tonight.
1:15 PM
— 9:00 PM
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR IDAHO FIRE WEATHER ZONES
410, 411 AND 476...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 410 Upper Snake River
Valley/Idaho Falls BLM, Fire Weather Zone 411 Centennial
Mountains and Snake River Range/Targhee NF and Fire Weather
Zone 476 Lemhi and Lost River Range/Challis NF.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent.
* IMPACTS...High wind gusts could cause any existing fires or
new fire starts to grow rapidly.
11:10 AM
— July 13th, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures from 100 to 110
degrees below 6,000 feet and 90 to 100 degrees between 6,000 and
7,000 feet each day.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, south
central, southwest, and west central Wyoming.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
10:49 AM
— July 13th, 2:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 107
possible for the valleys of northern Utah, including the Wasatch
Front and Cache Valley. Highs around 100 possible for the mountain
valleys of northern and central Utah, including the Wasatch Back,
along Castle Country, the Uinta Basin, and the San Rafael Swell.
* WHERE...Portions of central and northern Utah.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is high confidence that temperatures
will warm to values challenging daily, monthly, or even all-time
high temperature records Sunday through Monday. Overnight lows in
the lower to mid 70s for many valley locations will provide little
in the way of overnight relief.
2:21 AM
— July 13th, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures in the upper
90s to mid 100s likely.
* WHERE...Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region, Marsh and Arbon Highlands,
Raft River Region, and Southern Hills/Albion Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
2:21 AM
— July 13th, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures in the upper
90s to mid 100s likely.
* WHERE...Big Hole Mountains, Teton Valley, Eastern Magic Valley,
Shoshone/Lava Beds, Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Lower Snake River Plain,
and Upper Snake River Plain.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
July 11th, 2:38 PM
— 9:00 PM
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS CANCELLED FOR DEERLODGE/WEST BEAVERHEAD...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT SUNDAY
DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EAST BEAVERHEAD...
...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 111.
* TIMING...From noon to 9 PM MDT Sunday.
* WINDS...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 8 to 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
10:47 AM
— 9:00 PM
* WHAT...Major risk of heat effects below 3000 feet.
* WHERE...Eastern Lemhi County and Western Lemhi County.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...This level of heat affects anyone without effective
cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts likely in some health
systems, heat-sensitive industries and infrastructure.
2:21 AM
— July 13th, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures in the upper 90s to near
100 likely.
* WHERE...Challis/Pahsimeroi Valleys, Lost River Valley, Wood River
Foothills, Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands, Centennial Mountains -
Island Park, Bear Lake Valley, Bear River Range, Blackfoot
Mountains, and Caribou Range.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
Bridger-Teton National Forest
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.
Bridger-Teton National Forest
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR §261.52(t)Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as described…
Bridger-Teton National Forest
This order prohibits the use of explosives and exploding targets on National Forest System lands within the Intermountain Region.
Bridger-Teton National Forest
The Bridger-Teton National Forest has issued a temporary closure of specific trails around the Kinky Creek Fire to protect public safety due to active wildfire hazards.
Bridger-Teton National Forest
The Forest Order requires all dogs to be leashed with a tether no longer than six feet, from Dec. 1 to May 1, on designated trails and parking areas on the Jackson Ranger District of the Bridger‑Teton National Forest. The affected locations include portions of the Putt Putt, Woods Canyon, Crystal…
Bridger-Teton National Forest
The order is intended to protect public safety, wildlife, and natural resources during the winter season and restricts over-snow vehicle (OSV) use and human closures across several areas of the Bridger-Teton National Forest, including portions of the Teton, Gros Ventre, Wyoming, and Snake River…
Bridger-Teton National Forest
The order limits camping to no more than five days within a 30‑day period from May 1 to Labor Day on all National Forest lands in the Jackson Ranger District, as well as in the Toppings, Spread Creek, Pacific Creek, and Colter Dump designated camping areas in the Blackrock Ranger District.…
Bridger-Teton National Forest
The order bars people from coming within 100 yards of clearly signed government bear‑trapping sites on the Bridger‑Teton National Forest. It’s intended to reduce human–bear encounters and protect both public safety and bears.
Bridger-Teton National Forest
The order closes a specific area near Fremont Lake each April and November to keep people out during key mule deer migration periods. The goal is to reduce disturbance so deer can move through the area safely.
Bridger-Teton National Forest
The order requires people across most of the Bridger‑Teton National Forest to store food, garbage, and animal carcasses in bear‑safe ways and to keep campsites away from carcasses. Its goal is to reduce conflicts between people and bears by controlling how attractants are handled and where…
Bridger-Teton National Forest
The order limits camping on the Bridger‑Teton National Forest so no one can stay within the same five‑mile area for more than 14 days in any 30‑day period. After reaching that limit, campers must move outside that five‑mile radius for 30 days to prevent long‑term site occupation and…
Bridger-Teton National Forest
The order closes the Kendall Warm Springs area to all public entry to protect the endangered Kendall Warm Springs dace and its habitat. The closure covers the springs and all water flowing from them to the Green River.
Bridger-Teton National Forest
The order sets rules in parts of the Teton Wilderness that restrict where people can camp and graze livestock, limit stock numbers, and prohibit leaving equipment unattended for long periods. These measures are intended to protect lakeshores and sensitive areas while preserving wilderness…
Bridger-Teton National Forest
The order closes certain roads and trails to wheeled motorized vehicles in winter and bans off‑road motorized travel in designated areas. These restrictions protect wintering wildlife, natural resources, and help reduce conflicts between motorized and non‑motorized users.
Bridger-Teton National Forest
The order bans launching boats outside designated ramps and prohibits public nudity along specific stretches of the Hoback and Snake Rivers. These rules aim to manage heavy recreation use and maintain a safe, respectful environment in these river corridors.
Bridger-Teton National Forest
The order bans possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive species—animals or plants—anywhere on the Bridger‑Teton National Forest. It’s intended to protect waters, infrastructure, and ecosystems from harmful species like zebra mussels and invasive aquatic plants.
Bridger-Teton National Forest
The order limits how long people can camp in certain high‑use areas of the Jackson, Blackrock, and Greys River Ranger Districts and prohibits camping altogether in several specific corridors and trail‑adjacent zones. These rules are meant to prevent long‑term site occupation, reduce crowding…
Bridger-Teton National Forest
The order sets rules in the Bridger Wilderness that limit where people can camp, require permits for large groups and stock users, restrict stock use that could damage vegetation, and ban open fires above timberline or near water. It also requires visitors to pack out all waste to protect the…
Bridger-Teton National Forest
The order bans camping and campfires year‑round in two areas near Fremont Lake and Half Moon Lake. These closures protect Pinedale’s drinking‑water supply and reduce wildfire risk in areas close to homes and resorts.
Bridger-Teton National Forest
The order bans collecting, possessing, or transporting shed antlers or other animal parts on the Bridger‑Teton National Forest from January through April. This seasonal closure helps protect wintering wildlife during a critical time of year.
Bridger-Teton National Forest
The order bans camping within 200 feet of any lake in the Gros Ventre Wilderness and restricts how stock animals can be tied or handled in posted areas. These rules help protect fragile lakeshore environments and maintain the wilderness character.
Bridger-Teton National Forest
The order closes specific trails and ski routes in the Fish Creek and Water Canyon areas to all motorized and off‑road over‑snow vehicles. It’s intended to keep these routes non‑motorized, reduce user conflicts, and protect groomed ski trails.
Bridger-Teton National Forest
The order closes two areas in the Greys River Ranger District to off‑road over‑snow vehicle use each winter. This protects wintering wildlife and reduces conflicts between motorized and non‑motorized recreation.
Bridger-Teton National Forest
The order closes two areas in the Greys River Ranger District to all public entry during winter to protect crucial big‑game habitat. It aims to prevent disturbance to wildlife by keeping people out of these zones during the most sensitive months.
Bridger-Teton National Forest
The order bans the use or possession of any motorized or mechanical device capable of powering a watercraft on Lake Alice and within a quarter mile of it. This protects the lake’s genetically pure Bonneville cutthroat trout population.
Bridger-Teton National Forest
The order closes a specific area in the Kemmerer Ranger District to off‑trail over‑snow vehicle use each winter. It’s intended to protect wintering wildlife and reduce conflicts between motorized and non‑motorized recreation.
Bridger-Teton National Forest
The order bans possessing cannabis, violating state alcohol laws, breaking state traffic rules on forest roads, and parking against posted instructions anywhere on the Bridger‑Teton National Forest. These rules are intended to protect public health and safety.
Bridger-Teton National Forest
The order requires people in large portions of the Shoshone and Bridger‑Teton National Forests to store food, garbage, and animal carcasses in bear‑safe ways and to camp well away from carcasses. These rules are meant to reduce human–bear conflicts by controlling attractants and setting…
Bridger-Teton National Forest
The order bans camping and firearm use in specific areas along Cache Creek Road where many people hike, bike, and ride horses. These restrictions reduce safety risks, prevent conflicts with nearby neighborhoods, and lower the chance of wildfire or bear attractants from unmanaged camps.
Bridger-Teton National Forest
The order sets common rules across all Greater Yellowstone Area National Forests, including prohibiting shortcutting trail switchbacks, free‑trailing stock on trails, hitching or picketing animals too close to water, and requiring weed‑free feed for livestock.
Bridger-Teton National Forest
The order sets common wilderness rules across several Greater Yellowstone Area forests, including staying on trails, limiting group and stock sizes, using weed‑free feed, and protecting water sources. It aims to reduce resource damage and preserve wilderness character by regulating camping, stock…
Bridger-Teton National Forest
The order bans the use or possession of wagons, carts, game carts, or any other wheeled vehicles in all Wilderness areas managed by the Intermountain Region. It applies across all Congressionally designated Wilderness areas in this region.
Bridger-Teton National Forest
The order prohibits entering or being in any Intermountain Region National Forest Wilderness while possessing salt intended to attract wildlife. It applies to all Congressionally designated Wilderness areas in the region.
Bridger-Teton National Forest
The order prohibits camping in any designated U.S. Forest Service fee-area campground within the Northern and Intermountain Regions without paying the required fee.
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
Forest Road 111 will be closed at the Riders Cabin (mile post 6.4) for a bridge replacement project. Bridges will be replaced at mile posts 6.8, 7.4, and 11.5. The closure prevents access to Mill Creek Campground and Branham Lakes. The project is expected to take approximately 6 weeks to complete.
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
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.