11:35 AM
— October 10th, 11:45 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and
9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...MacDonald Pass, Georgetown Lake, Highway 12 Garrison to
Elliston, Butte, and Homestake Pass.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to 6 AM MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
11:29 AM
— October 10th, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and
20 inches, with the exception of the Lincoln valley where up to 6
inches is expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Gates of the Mountains, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass,
Southern High Plains, and Southern Rocky Mountain Front.
* WHEN...From noon Saturday to 6 AM MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds combined with
the wet and heavy nature of the snow could bring down tree
branches. Isolated power outages are possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts will vary drastically from
grassy surfaces to roadways, most notably at lower elevations, with
accumulations on non-grassy surfaces being confined mainly to
between the evening through late morning hours.
11:29 AM
— October 10th, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and
12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains and Little Belt and Highwood
Mountains.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to 6 AM MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds combined with
the wet and heavy nature of the snow could bring down tree
branches. Isolated power outages are possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts will vary drastically from
grassy surfaces to roadways, most notably at lower elevations, with
accumulations on non-grassy surfaces being confined mainly to
between the evening through late morning hours.
11:29 AM
— October 10th, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of between 2 to 5
inches across lower elevations, with 5 to 8 inches in the
mountains. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Montana.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to 6 AM MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Gusty winds combined with the
wet and heavy nature of the snow could bring down tree branches.
Isolated power outages are possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts will vary drastically from
grassy surfaces to roadways, most notably at lower elevations, with
accumulations on non-grassy surfaces being confined mainly to
between the evening through late morning hours.
11:29 AM
— October 10th, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5
inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Helena Valley.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to 6 AM MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Gusty winds combined with the
wet and heavy nature of the snow could bring down tree branches.
Isolated power outages are possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts will vary drastically from
grassy surfaces to roadways, most notably at lower elevations, with
accumulations on non-grassy surfaces being confined mainly to
between the evening through late morning hours.
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
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.
Helena-Lewis and Clark 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
Helena-Lewis and Clark 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.
Helena-Lewis and Clark 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.
Helena-Lewis and Clark 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…
Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
Please be aware that we have a number of prescribed burns planned southwest of the Helena community this fall. Visit: https://linktr.ee/hlcfireinformation to find maps and current information.
Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
Caution: due to the recent windstorm, there are numerous trees across trails and roads. Please be aware that weakened trees may come down at any time and exercise caution while out on the forest over the holidays.Thank you to our many volunteer groups helping to restore access.
Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
Please be aware that food storage orders are in effect on the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. This helps ensure bears do not get habituated to human food and helps to keep people and bears safe.