Forbes State Forest
Picnic Area Closed Periodically
The road up to the picnic area and picnic area may be temporarily closed. Please be careful if going there. Please use caution when hiking near the closed areas. Please report any trees that you find down, and do not climb over or under fallen trees
CCC Camp Picnic Pavilions Closed
The pavilions in the CCC Camp Picnic Area are closed for the immediate future for restoration work.
Pinic Road and Picnic Area Closed
Due to work being done on the road, the road up to the picnic area and the picnic area will be closed until Wednesday, July 16th. Please be cautious and alert while walking on the trails.
Winter Weather Closure
Fort Necessity National Battlefield has updated to a full closure for Tuesday, January 16, 2024, due to winter weather conditions.
Seasonal Closures
Jumonville Glen, Mount Washington Tavern and the Picnic Area have closed for the season. They will reopen on May 1, 2025!
Weather Closure
Fort Necessity National Battlefield is closed on Thursday, January 16, 2025, due to winter weather conditions.
Early Weather Closure on February 16
The Visitor Center is closing at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 16, 2025, due to winter weather conditions.
Weather Delay on February 17
The Visitor Center is operating on a two-hour weather delay on Monday, February 17, 2025, due to winter weather conditions. The Visitor Center will open at 11:00 a.m.
Mount Washington Tavern Road Closure
The park road leading up to Mount Washington Tavern parking lot and tavern will be partially or completely closed during portions of Monday, July 14th, due to the installation of a new gate. The crew will try to keep one lane open.
Special Weather Statement issued December 30 at 3:47AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Overnight snow showers and brief snow squalls have impacted road conditions in portions of the region and may continue into the early morning commute. Even brief periods of snowfall may result in slick and hazardous travel conditions, especially during the morning rush hour. Motorist are urged to use caution, allow extra travel time, and be prepared for rapidly changing conditions. Conditions are expected to gradually improve later this mornig as snow activity diminishes.
High Wind Warning issued December 30 at 2:42AM EST until December 30 at 4:00PM EST by NWS State College PA
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Peak wind gusts should begin to decrease later this morning into the afternoon. * WHERE...Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Clearfield, Northern Centre, and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will also be accompanied by lake effect snow showers, which will reduce visibility and make roads slick.
Winter Storm Watch issued December 30 at 2:20AM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph this morning creating considerable blowing and drifting snow. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations over 6 inches possible on the western ridges. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Somerset County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 30 at 2:20AM EST until December 30 at 1:00PM EST by NWS State College PA
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph this morning creating considerable blowing and drifting snow. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations over 6 inches possible on the western ridges. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Somerset County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 29 at 9:37PM EST until December 30 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Higher Elevations of Westmoreland and Higher Elevations of Indiana Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Winter Storm Watch issued December 29 at 9:37PM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM EST Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 29 at 9:37PM EST until December 30 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM EST Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.
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