1:04 PM
— October 10th, 4:15 AM
Moisture associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will
impact Utah this weekend bringing widespread rainfall totals ranging
from 2-4". Some highly localized amounts to 6-8" are also possible,
particularly across terrain-favored locations in southwestern Utah,
the Book Cliffs, and Bear River Range.
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Castle
Country, Central Mountains, Eastern Juab/Millard Counties, San
Rafael Swell, Sanpete Valley, Sevier Valley, Wasatch Plateau/Book
Cliffs, Bryce Canyon Country, Capitol Reef National Park and
Vicinity, Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, South Central
Utah, Southern Mountains, Upper Sevier River Valleys, Western
Canyonlands, Lower Washington County, Southwest Utah and Zion
National Park. This also includes recent burn scars such as
Forsyth, Cottonwood, Silver King, France Canyon, and Monroe Canyon.
* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, dry washes, slot canyons, and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations such as slickrock areas and recent burn
scars. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may
occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Anomalously high moisture is forecast to impact the region with
the arrival of the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel. While this
is expected to be a long duration rainfall event, scattered
instances of heavier rainfall rates are expected with stronger
storms yielding flash flooding concerns given saturated soils and
prior burn scars.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
12:53 PM
— October 10th, 1:00 PM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Yavapai, western Coconino, northern Gila, and far southern
Navajo counties.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry
washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Low-water
crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A upper-level trough will help pull moisture from the remnants of
Hurricane Rachel up into western Arizona to produce showers and
thunderstorms Saturday, followed by extended periods of rainfall
through at least Sunday. Thunderstorms will have the potential to
produce heavy rainfall that could lead to flash flooding, while
extended periods of rain can lead to elevated streams, rivers,
and flow through washes. Greatest risk of heavy rainfall looks be
along higher terrain due to upsloping.
- Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
12:53 PM
— October 10th, 1:00 PM
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...All of central and northern Arizona, including Apache,
Navajo, Coconino, Yavapai and northern Gila counties.
* WHEN...From 8 AM MST /9 AM MDT/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could snap resulting in a few power outages. Travel will be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong upper-level trough along with the
remnants of Hurricane Rachel will create a synoptic pattern
supportive of strong gusts across northern Arizona, especially
along the higher terrain.
10:53 AM
— October 12th, 6:00 PM
ESFGJT
A strong low pressure system off the Pacific Coast will begin to draw
in tropical moisture associated with Topical Storm Rachel this
weekend. This strong southerly fetch will draw anomalously high
moisture content across the Desert Southwest and into eastern Utah
and western Colorado. The chance for widespread precipitation
increases Saturday evening into Sunday. Total precipitation forecasts
range from 1 to 3 inches across high terrain, with highest amounts
favoring the Uintas, Tavaputs and the Southwest San Juan mountains.
Embedded thunderstorms are also possible Sunday afternoon, increasing
the threat for flash flooding across vulnerable terrain. While
confidence in location and rainfall rates remain low at this time,
the potential for rapidly rising rivers, streams, normally dry
arroyos and slot canyons are possible Sunday through Monday.
Please follow the evolving forecast, especially if your plans
including recreating or commuting across eastern Utah and western
Colorado Sunday onward. Also, keep in mind weather potential above
your location and upstream, particularly for those who reside below
sensitive terrain like recent burn scars.
October 8th, 3:13 PM
— 6:00 PM
ESFSLC
The remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will merge with a fall-like
storm system over the western United States, bringing moderate to
heavy rainfall and a resulting threat of flooding. Widespread
rainfall of 1 to 3 inches is expected, locally in excess of 3
inches, particularly across south aspects of southern Utah
mountains, between late Saturday and Monday morning.
Expect many area waterways including streams, rivers, normally
dry washes, creeks, and slot canyons to have rising, fast flows by
Sunday evening. Current forecasts do not bring any rivers to
flood stage, but this will be monitored as the fine details of
heavy rain bands become more confident. Those with activities near
rivers, streams, creeks and recent burn scars should closely
monitor the forecast over the next several days. Those with
outdoor plans Sunday onward that include any travel near waterways
across Utah should consider alternate plans.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms will remain possible through
at least Wednesday. While the rainfall rates with these additional
rounds of precipitation will generally be lower, areas that
receive significant precipitation during the weekend will be extra
sensitive to any additional rainfall.
Natural Bridges National Monument
The park now accepts only mobile or electronic payments for entrance & camping fees. You can reserve campsites and buy entrance passes on Recreation.gov, or only use debit/credit cards to pay in person.
Natural Bridges National Monument
Smoking is allowed only inside cars or at paved areas devoid of vegetation. Fires are only allowed in designated fire grates in developed campgrounds & picnic areas. Fireworks are never permitted. Propane stoves are allowed.
Rainbow Bridge National Monument
Rainbow Bridge docks will be moved to deeper water on Monday, August 25. This change means easy dock-to-trail access to Rainbow Bridge will not be available until water levels rise again. Check Lake Powell Resorts for the status of tours to the bridge.
Rainbow Bridge National Monument
At current lake levels, Rainbow Bridge docks do not reach the land. Dock-to-trail access to Rainbow Bridge will not be available until water levels rise again. Restrooms at the dock will remain open. Check the link for current lake information.
Manti-La Sal 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.
Manti-La Sal National Forest
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Manti-La Sal National Forest
This order prohibits the use of explosives and exploding targets on National Forest System lands within the Intermountain Region.
Manti-La Sal National Forest
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Manti-La Sal National Forest
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Manti-La Sal National Forest
Closure (#04-10-26-02-05) for the Ferron Ranger District Black Canyon Fire is lifted. Areas previously closed are now open, with the exception of Black Canyon Road, see order. Please enter the Black Canyon area at your own risk and use caution in all burned areas.
Manti-La Sal National Forest
Black Canyon Road (FS 2467) is temporarily closed for public safety during suppression repair work. This closure is in effect from September 11, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. through September 30, 2026 at 12:01 a.m., unless rescinded earlier.
Manti-La Sal National Forest
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are rescinded across the entire Manti-La Sal National Forest starting Friday, September 4, 2026 at 12:01 AM.
Manti-La Sal National Forest
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Manti-La Sal National Forest
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