3:09 AM
— 3:15 PM
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall
continue to be possible over the Sand Creek and Bobcat Lakes Burn
Scars.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Montana, including the following
area, Northwest Beaverhead County.
* WHEN...Through this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Sand Creek and Bobcat Lakes Burn
Scars is expected up to and during the period of the watch.
Residents near the Sand Creek and Bobcat Lakes Burn Scars should
prepare for potential debris flow. Be sure to stay up to date with
information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger
flash flooding of low-lying areas, urbanized street flooding, and
debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional precipitation today may contribute to flooding and
debris flows in some drainages near the Bobcat Lakes and Sand
Creek burn scars.
- Some locations that may experience flash flooding include...
Areas near the Sand Creek and Bobcat Lakes Burn Scars, including
portions of the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Mccart Lookout
The Johnson Fire increased the likelihood of debris flows and the potential for burned trees to fail during rain or wind events. Hikers ALWAYS assume risks when entering trails in natural areas, but in burned areas those risks are greater. Your safety is in your hands! Below are some tips for minimizing your exposure to natural hazards. * Risks in burned areas include falling trees and limbs, uneven/unstable ground full of holes from burned root systems, falling rocks, difficulty navigating through sections of trail, and possible landslides, debris flows, and flash floods. These are elevated during high winds, and during and after heavy rains and winter storms.
Lolo 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
Lolo 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.
Lolo 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.
Lolo 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…
Lolo National Forest
What’s closed: Ward Creek Road, NFSR #889Where: at milepost 4.534 at the junction with NFSR 16568 to its end at milepost 11.91 at thejunction with NFSR 1185 & NFSR 1180.When: September 11, 2026 through December 31, 2026 unless rescinded Why: Public health and safety due to hazardous flood…
Lolo National Forest
What’s closed: Deer Creek Road and Snowmobile Trail, NFSR #236 and NFST SNO-70.10Where: The following NFS Roads:1. Deer Creek Road, NFSR 236, from milepost 2.37 at the Deer Creek Campground to the end of the road.2. Deer Creek Loop Snowmobile Trail.When: September 11, 2026 through December 31,…
Lolo National Forest
What’s closed: Forest Service Road #699Where: Lee Creek Road from milepost 0.24 at the end of the pavement to milepost 3.61 at gate at end of NFSR #699. When: August 31, 2026 Why: Protect public health and safety due to hazardous road conditions.
Lolo National Forest
What’s closed: Gilbert Creek Road, NFSR #34 Where: From milepost 0 to the National Forest Boundary at milepost 1.86. When: August 22, 2026 through December 31, 2026 unless rescinded Why: Public health and safety due to hazardous road conditions
Lolo National Forest
Cabin City Campground and Roads 9117, 9117-A, 9117-B and Trail 703 are closed for public safety May 11, 2026–May 1, 2027.
Lolo National Forest
Road and trail access in the West Fork Dry Creek area is closed through Nov. 30, 2026, due to hazardous blowdown. Only authorized personnel and exempt landowners may enter.
Lolo National Forest
Due to recent weather, East Fork Big Creek Road (Forest Service Road 428) is closed from milepost 1.35 junction with 16046 (lodgepole) to milepost 1.85 seasonal gate closure turnaround. This closure is for public health and safety due to hazardous conditions resulting from flood and wind damage…
Lolo National Forest
Enjoy Lolo National Forest safely. Learn rules for camping, fires, wildlife, vehicles, and staying prepared in bear country.
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
Order terminated 7/7/2026: Use of vehicles off road prohibition for the Nez-Perce Clearwater and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests and Dakota Prairie Grasslands.
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
The area closure associated with the BOBCAT LAKES and SAND CREEK FIRES has been updated, effective Saturday, September 19th at 6:00 a.m. This modification OPENS the area immediately adjacent to Elkhorn Hot Springs for public access. The remainder of the existing CLOSURE is still IN EFFECT for…
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
Road and trail closures associated with the MOOSE FIRE have been updated. The Beaver Creek Road (FS Road # 5060) is still CLOSED from the junction with Ross Fork Road (FS Road #70), north to Stephens Reservoir for public and firefighter safety due to the presence of numerous pieces of heavy…
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
Beginning around August 17th and continuing for approximately 4 weeks, two bridges over Ruby Creek on Forest Service Road (FSR) 624, also referred to as Gibbonsville Road, will be closed for bridge replacements. This project is necessary to maintain long-term safe access and improve road…
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
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. Travelers and…
Bitterroot National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety and wildlife by minimizing human-bear interactions.
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
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
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
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.
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
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).
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
Order terminated 7/7/2026: Use of vehicles off road prohibition for the Nez-Perce Clearwater and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests and Dakota Prairie Grasslands.
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
This is the updated 250 road closure:Hidden Creek Campground remains open but NFSR 250 will remain closed Commencing at the Junction of National Forest System Road (NFSR) 250 and Elizabeth Creek, also known as the point of beginning. Proceeding Northeast along NFSR 250 to Hidden Creek Campground.
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
Road 100 will be closed from the junction with NFSR 5132 to the junction with NFSR 5135 from September 8, 2026 at 06:00 a.m. through October 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m for culvert replacement
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
Forest Service Trail # 4 from Wilderness Boundary (T31N R10E S8 / 46.045657, -115.241604) to Big Rock Trail # 693 (T32N R12E S11 / 46.123786, -114.934325).
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
NFS Trail #4 - Selway River Trail – Is closed beginning at the intersection with NFST 607 at Cupboard Creek (T32N, R10E, NENW Sec 35 / 46.077834, -115.171062) and ending at the intersection with NFS Trail 693, Big Rock Trail (T32N, R12E, SWSW Sec 11 / 46.123786, -114.934325).
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
Due to an active wildfire and associated hazardous conditions, NFS Trail #4 – Selway River Trail – is closed beginning at its intersection with NFS Trail 607 at Cupboard Creek (T32N, R10E, NENW Sec 35) and ending at its intersection with NFS Trail 693, Big Rock Trail (T32N, R12E, SWSW Sec 11).…
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
Due to an active wildfire and associated hazardous conditions, Sixty‑Two Ridge Trail #606 is closed in its entirety beginning at its junction with the Selway River Trail #4 (T32N, R11E, SENW Sec 22). This closure is in effect to ensure public safety while fire activity continues in the area.
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
Due to active wildfire activity and associated conditions, NFSR 250 is closed beginning at its junction with NFSR 255 at the Kelly Forks Work Center (T39N, R10E, SWSW Sec 15) and ending at the intersection with NFSR 255 and the Deception Saddle Road (T40N, R11E, NESE Sec 6). This closure is in…
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
Temporarily closure order for National Forest System Road 520 on the Lochsa‑Powell Ranger District to protect public safety during road reconstruction and timber harvest operations. The closure is in effect from July 27 to August 28, 2026, with exemptions for permitted users, authorized…
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
Due to an active wildfire and associated conditions, NFS Trail #4 - Selway River Trail – Is closed beginning at the intersection with NFST 607 at Cupboard Creek (T32N, R10E, NENW Sec 35) and ending at the intersection with NFS Trails 405 and 438 at Three Links Creek (T32N, R11E, CENT Sec 22).
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
NFSR 247 is closed from the junction with with Idaho State Highway 11 at Headquarters, ID (T38N, R05E, SWSE Sec 15) to Mile Post 5.15 (T39N, R05E, SESE Section 27) for a timber sale from July 7-September 30, 2026
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
Closure order restricting public access to Roads 547, 660, 5215, and 5218 on the North Fork Ranger District for safety during road work and timber operations.
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
FS Trail 228 – is closed from the junction with the 1423 road (T 43N, R 02 W, SWSW Sec 34) to the intersection with FS Trail 319 (T 43N, R 02 W, SESW Sec 34). FS Trail 319 – is closed from the junction with FSR 1423 (T 42N, R 02 W, NENW Sec 03) to the junction with FSR 73729 (T 43N, R 02 W,…
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
Hamby Fork NFSR #651 – Is closed from the junction with O’Hara Bar Campground entrance NFSR #651A (Section 25, T32N, R07E) approximately 0.25 miles to the end of the construction boundary (Section 25, T32N, R07E)
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
NFSR #221, Grangeville Salmon Road is closed weekly Monday – Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; from the Cold Springs Subdivision approximately MP 9 in (T27N R03E S36) ending at MP 30.61
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
The closure applies to the following areas NFSR #680 – Closed from the Forest Service boundary to the JCT with NFSR 246. NFSR #681 – Closed from Sheep Saddle to Swanson Saddle.NFSR #683 – Closed from Deadhorse Saddle to Sheep Mtn Saddle.NFSR #5323 – Closed from Sheep Mtn Saddle to the end…
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
This closure order applies to O'Hara Beach, Bbginning at, but not including, CCC Camp Trailhead, extending north to include the entirety of the Trombetta Flats administrative area, continuing east to administrative road #233 C, extending south to and including the shoreline of the Selway River,…
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
Forest Service staff have labored diligently to ensure potable water is available for campers at Laird Park this season. Unfortunately, water system tests have come back negatively and the water is not up to our safety standards. We are working to reengineer the water system for future recreation…
Salmon-Challis 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.
Salmon-Challis 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…
Salmon-Challis National Forest
This order prohibits the use of explosives and exploding targets on National Forest System lands within the Intermountain Region.
Salmon-Challis 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).
Salmon-Challis National Forest
This order enacts visitor use restrictions for activities within the 80-mile-long wild segment of the Salmon Wild & Scenic River corridor, including a one-quarter mile buffer from the river, as required by the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area Management Plan (November 2003).
Salmon-Challis National Forest
DESCRIBED ROADSBeginning at the junction of Hwy 21 and Forest Service Road (FSR) #40303 (Capehorn Burrow Road) located in Township 12N Range 11E Section 25, going southwest, the entirety of FSR 40303 located in Township 12N Range 11E Section 25.The above-described road is within the proclaimed and…
Salmon-Challis National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to protect Public Health and Safety from unsanitary conditions due to excessive use of disposal facilities (human waste, trash, RV dump) at Newland Ranch Dump Station by those not paying Recreation Enhancement Act fees for those services.
Salmon-Challis National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to notify and protect the public from mining work or otherwise impassable construction and restoration activities. The public will be advised when access is restored.
Salmon-Challis National Forest
For safety while construction is happening, portions of Ebenezer Bar Recreation Site, Stoddard Trail Head, and Stoddard Bridge Site are closed to the public.
Salmon-Challis National Forest
DESCRIBED ROADSNFSR 40070 Custer Motorway, from MP 22.5, stating at Township 14 North, Range 17 East, Section 35, continuing Northeast along NFSR 40070 to the junction with NFSR 40642 Keefer Road located in Township 14 North, Range 18 East, Section 28.PURPOSEThe purpose of this Order is to…
Salmon-Challis National Forest
To provide for public health and safety, using any motorized vehicle is prohibited on NFS road #40600, Mosquito Flat Terrace Road, from the bridge over Challis Creek to its terminus approximately 1 mile North.
Salmon-Challis National Forest
The purpose of the Order is to implement visitor use requirements for activities within the Middle Fork of the Salmon Wild and Scenic River corridor.
Salmon-Challis National Forest
To provide for public health and safety and maintain access for emergency vehicles, camping, fires, and parking or leaving a vehicle in violation of posted instructions are prohibited on NFS Road #030, Salmon River Road, beginning at the Junction with Highway 93 and ending at its…
Salmon-Challis National Forest
To provide for public health and safety and protection of natural resources adjacent to Gold Bug Hot Springs, camping is prohibited within 500 feet of Gold Bug Hot Springs.
Salmon-Challis National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to implement visitor use requirements for activities within the Restricted Area and on the Restricted Trails.
Salmon-Challis National Forest
This purpose of this Order is to implement visitor use requirements for activities within the Restricted Area, as required by the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area Management Plan.