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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 7:56PM MDT until October 9 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID

6:56 PM — 8:00 PM

With an approaching system, relative humidity has started to rise. Almost all sites are above critical relative humidity levels currently. Thus, will let Red Flag for fire zone 427 to expire. Winds will continue to remain elevated this evening and, especially, tomorrow afternoon. That said, relative humidity will continue to rise with this approaching system. Expect rain to start by tomorrow afternoon and becoming very widespread Saturday night into Sunday morning. Expect 0.50 to 1.50 inch of rain across much of Southeast Idaho Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon. A flood watch is in effect for much of Southeast Idaho from Saturday at noon through most of Monday.

Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 7:53PM MDT until October 9 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID

6:53 PM — 8:00 PM

At 8 PM MDT wind gusts were still 20 to 30 mph but relative humidity has increased. These conditions no longer support a Red Flag Warning.

Flood Watch issued October 9 at 12:43PM PDT until October 12 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Elko NV

12:43 PM — October 10th, 5:45 AM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall and debris flows is possible. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeast, and south central Nevada, including the following areas, in eastern Nevada, White Pine. In northeast Nevada, Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range in Elko, South Central Elko and Southeastern Elko. In south central Nevada, Northeastern Nye and Northwestern Nye. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. In addition, flash flooding is possible over recently burned areas like the former Ward Fire, Kearny Fire, Oxley Fire, Secret Pass Fire, Star Valley Fire, Jones Fire, and Egberts Fire. Other burn scar locations in the watch area could also be affected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Deep moisture from decaying Hurricane Rachel is expected to move northward, crossing into portions of east-central and eastern Nevada late Saturday night through roughly Monday. This significant moisture will interact with upper level low pressure to bring widespread showers with isolated thunderstorms to the watch area. Moderate to locally heavy rain will cause excessive runoff and may result in rock, mud, and debris flows in and near former fire burned areas, steep terrain, and poorly drained urban areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Overview

The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is the largest National Forest in the lower 48 states at 6.3 million acres, spanning most of Nevada and portions of eastern California. The forest is currently open and fully accessible for winter recreation, with the Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area recently opened for snowmobiling as of December 25, 2025. There are no active fire restrictions forest-wide at this time, though year-round campfire prohibitions exist within one mile of homes in certain Spring Mountains canyons. Notable active closures include the Mahogany Fire Rehabilitation Area (closed until September 30, 2025) and an over-snow vehicle closure on the Carson Ranger District effective December 17, 2025. The Spring Mountains National Recreation Area has reopened some areas that were previously closed due to Tropical Storm Hilary damage. Christmas tree cutting permits are available through December 25, 2025 on several ranger districts. The forest manages seven ranger districts across Nevada and California with offices in Sparks, Austin, Carson City, Elko, Ely, Las Vegas, Tonopah, Wells, Winnemucca, and Bridgeport. Winter visitors should be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions, avalanche risks in backcountry areas, and snow/ice on roads at higher elevations.

Campgrounds

76 Creek Cabin Rental Alum Creek Campground Angel Creek Angel Lake Belmot Campground Berlin-ichthyosaur State Park Campground Berlin-ichthyosaur State Park Group Campground Berry Creek Gs Rental Big Bend Campground Big Creek Campground Big Horn Campground At The Elbow Bird Creek Campground Bob Scott Campground Bootleg Buckeye Camp Draw Trailhead Cathedral Rock Picnic Area Cave Lake State Park Elk Flat Campground Cave Lake State Park Group Use Areas Cave Lake State Park Lake View Campground Centerville Flat Campground Cherry Creek Campground Chris Flat Columbine Campground Crags Campground Crags Group Campground Crystal Springs Desert Creek Campground

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