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Idaho Panhandle National Forests

Heat Advisory issued July 22 at 11:25AM PDT until July 23 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

11:25 AM — July 23rd, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...Hot temperatures with daytime highs in the mid 90s to low 100s today and Thursday. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of North and North Central Idaho, as well as portions of Central and Eastern Washington. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Limited overnight relief expected across the lower elevations Thursday morning with low temperatures in the mid 60s to mid 70s.

Air Quality Alert issued July 22 at 12:55PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

12:55 PM — July 24th, 11:00 AM

An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Colville Confederated Tribes Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Chelan, Douglas, Garfield, and Asotin Counties and continues for Spokane, Whitman, Adams, Ferry, Lincoln, Okanogan, Grant, Adams, Whitman, Pend Oreille, and Stevens Counties, through Friday, July 24th at 11 AM, due to current and expected wildfire smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) levels are expected to range in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups and Unhealthy categories. In Eastern Okanogan County near active wildfires, air quality may reach Very Unhealthy to Hazardous levels. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air.

Air Quality Alert issued July 22 at 9:53AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

9:53 AM — July 23rd, 10:15 AM

An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Colville Confederated Tribes Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Whitman and Adams Counties and continues for Spokane, Ferry, Lincoln, Okanogan, Grant, Adams, Whitman, Pend Oreille, and Stevens Counties, through Friday, July 24th at 11 AM, due to current and expected wildfire smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) levels are expected to range in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups and Unhealthy categories. In Eastern Okanogan County near active wildfires, air quality may reach Very Unhealthy to Hazardous levels. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air.

Overview

Idaho Panhandle National Forests is a 2.5 million acre jointly administered collection of three national forests (Coeur d'Alene, Kaniksu, and St. Joe) spanning northern Idaho with extensions into eastern Washington and western Montana. The forests are currently open with several localized road closures in effect as of December 2025 due to flood damage in multiple drainages including East Fork Hayden Creek, Shoshone Creek, Lightning Creek, and Pack River. Emerald Creek Campground remains closed due to extensive hazard trees. Fire restrictions are currently low. Key regulations include a 14-day camping limit per 30-day period at any one site, seasonal food storage requirements (April 1 - December 1) on portions of Bonners Ferry, Priest Lake and Sandpoint Ranger Districts for bear safety, and prohibition of glass containers at certain beaches and water bodies. The area is rich in wildlife including grizzly bears, wolves, caribou, elk and deer, with world-class fishing in its vast lakes and rivers. Recent prescribed fire operations occurred in fall 2025.

Campgrounds

Arid Peak Lookout Avery Creek Cabin Beauty Creek Campground Beaver Creek Beaver Creek A-frame Cabin Beaver Creek Campground Bell Bay Campground Berlin Flats Berlin Flats Group Campground Big Creek Campground Big Hank Black Mountain Lookout Bottle Bay Campground Boulder Meadows Brush Lake Picnic Area Bumblebee Campground Burton Fire Lookout Camp 3 Campground Cedar Creek Campground Conrad Crossing Campground Copper Creek Campground DONKEY CREEK Deer Ridge Lookout Devils Elbow Emerald Creek Campground Fly Flat Campground Geisinger Campground Green Bay Campground

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