Lassen National Forest

Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 2:48AM PDT until October 9 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

2:48 AM — 7:00 PM

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...In California...Fire weather zone 285. This includes Newell, Canby, Alturas, and Adin in Modoc County. * WIND...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum afternoon humidity of around 15 percent. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr

Red Flag Warning issued October 8 at 11:40AM PDT until October 9 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

October 8th, 11:40 AM — 2:00 PM

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 270 Surprise Valley California, 278 Eastern Lassen County, and 458 Northern Washoe County. * TIMING...From 1 PM to 9 PM PDT Friday. * WINDS...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity between 12 and 17 percent. * DURATION...2 to 5 hours. * IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity, along with prolonged dry conditions, can cause fires to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them.

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.…

Overview

Lassen National Forest is a 1.2-million-acre forest spanning seven counties in northeastern California, where the Sierra Nevada meets the Cascade Range. The forest is currently open with several active restrictions. A reduced Park Fire closure area remains in effect through December 31, 2025 (Forest Order No. 06-24-08), though boundaries have been trimmed from the 2024 wildfire. Forest Order No. 06-24-01 limits the number of days and individuals camping on the forest. Additional restrictions apply at Lake Almanor Recreation Trail and the Lake Almanor Overnight Use Closure Area. Dispersed camping follows standard 14-day stay limits in a 30-day period. Campfire permits are required outside developed campsites, and fire restrictions may vary seasonally—always check current conditions before visiting. Prescribed fire operations are planned for fall/winter 2025. The forest offers extensive backcountry opportunities with mixed conifer forests, granite and volcanic terrain, and numerous wilderness areas.

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