Clallam County

Gale Warning issued April 14 at 8:11AM PDT until April 14 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

8:11 AM — 4:15 PM

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft. * WHERE...Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm, Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm, Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm and Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To 60 Nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 PM PDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 5 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Small Craft Advisory issued April 14 at 8:11AM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

8:11 AM — 4:15 PM

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft. * WHERE...Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm and Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Small Craft Advisory issued April 14 at 8:11AM PDT until April 15 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

8:11 AM — 4:15 PM

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt. * WHERE...West Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca, Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Small Craft Advisory issued April 14 at 8:11AM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

8:11 AM — 4:15 PM

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft. * WHERE...Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm, Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm, Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm and Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To 60 Nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 8 PM PDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 5 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

From Recreation.gov

From late September - late May, Mora Campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Some campsites or loops will close for winter or during inclement weather. We recommend that visitors visit [**www.nps.gov/olym**][1] or call 360-565-3131 / 360-565-3130 for the latest information on campground status during the winter season. [1]: http://www.nps.gov/olym

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 14 at 2:33AM PDT until April 14 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

2:33 AM — 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up 6 to 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Olympics. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

North Shore Road Construction July 9 - Sept 22, 2025

A section of N Shore Rd near mile 10.2 is closed to all traffic so crews can fortify the actively eroding road and ensure long-term access. The Quinault Ranger Station is open. Graves Creek and North Fork areas cannot be reached by S Shore Rd. See alert.

South Shore Road Closed Outside of Park Boundary

South Shore Road – which is maintained by Jefferson County – is closed due to a major wash-out. The Graves Creek and North Fork Trailheads and Campgrounds cannot be reached via N Shore Rd due to essential repair work that began on July 9.

Staircase Area and North Fork Skokomish Drainage Closed due to Bear Gulch Fire

For a full list of closed trails and campsites, visit our Fire Conditions and Updates page. For fire news releases and maps, visit the Bear Gulch Fire InciWeb page.

Campfire Ban Begins August 1 in Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest

Due to persistent hot and dry conditions, all campfires will be prohibited in Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest starting at 12 a.m. on August 1. This applies to anything that produces ash, including charcoal grills.

Rialto Beach - Mora Road Repair Will Require Single-Lane Traffic, Up to 20-minute Delays

Starting on September 9, crews will stabilize and repair Mora Road - the road to Rialto Beach. The work will require single-lane traffic through the 0.25-mile work zone and may result in 20-minute delays.

Alcohol Prohibitions

This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.

Aquatic Invasive Species

This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.

Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products

This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…

Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited

Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…

NF-2880 Temporarily Closed due to debris fall

Due to rockfall from recent storms FS-2880 in the Dungeness is temporarily closed.

Tunnel Creek Trail remains closed (12/23/2025)

To provide firefighter and public safety the Tunnel Creek Trail is closed due safety concerns including debris fall post the Tunnel Creek Fire.

Reduced Bear Gulch Fire Area Closure (10/07/25)

The recent arrival of multiple days of rain reduced fire activity significantly. The threat of further damage from the fire is minimal. Effective today, October 7, 2025, some Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest closures in the Skokomish, Duckabush, and Dosewallips areas have been…

Herbicide application on Olympic National Forest

The Olympic National Forest may be applying the herbicides glyphosate, clopyralid, triclopyr, aminopyralid, sulfometuron methyl, or imazapyr to noxious weeds or other invasive plant species from April 21, 2025 – April 20, 2026.Applications will be conducted as planned in the Final EIS-Olympic…

High Steel Bridge and surrounding area closed to pedestrians/off trail hiking

The High Steel Bridge is only open to persons traveling through on FSR 2340 via vehicle, hikers utilizing the High Steel Bridge Trail and South Fork Skokomish River users along with first responders and permitted use. Otherwise, the bridge and surrounding area is closed to the public/foot traffic.

Olympic National Forest camping stay limitations

Camping on the Olympic National Forest within the same developed recreation site is limited to 14 consecutive days. Camping on any National Forest System lands is limited to 21 days per calendar year.

Alcohol ban in effect along Lake Cushman corridor

With support from the National Park Service, Mason County, Tacoma Power, Washington State Patrol, the Skokomish Tribe, and other local partners the Olympic National Forest implemented a revised forest order that adds an alcohol ban to the existing prohibitions on camping, fires, and overnight…

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