Stephen Mather Wilderness
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
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.…
Suiattle River Road Washout Closure
The Suiattle River Road (FSR 26) and other roads within the watershed were severely damaged from an atmospheric river flood event. The Suiattle River Road (at milepost 4) and associated spur roads are closed for public safety.
Hazardous Conditions likely across Forest
Update December 15th, 2025Hazard Alert: National Forest Roads &Trails Heavy rain and flooding have left many forest roads and trails unsafe. Soils are saturated, rivers are rising, and risks remain for additional road failures, debris flows, and downed trees even though the main storm has…
Mountain Loop Highway and Mt. Pilchuck Rd Closed for Winter!
A 14-mile section of the Mountain Loop Highway is closed to vehicles due to snow and road conditions between the Deer Creek and Bedal gates. The area remains open for non-motorized winter recreation including hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. In addition to the Mountain Loop Highway,…
Franklin Falls Sno-Park Closed this Winter
The Franklin Falls Sno-Park will not operate this winter, and the Denny Creek Road (Forest Service Road 58) will be closed to motorized traffic. The Denny Creek Road and parking lot at Franklin Falls will not be plowed. The Asahel Curtis and Annette Lake Sno-Parks will operate this winter.…
Mountain Loop Highway closed for the winter season from Deer Creek to Bedal Campground
The Mountain Loop Highway on Darrington Ranger District is now closed to motor vehicles for the winter season from Deer Creek to Bedal Campground. Timing of re-opening in the spring depends on weather but typically occurs in mid-May.
Tupso Pass Road (FSR 41) Work
Tupso Pass Road (FSR 41) work has been completed. The road is open and passable to the Canyon Creek Bridge at milepost 8.5.
Fairfax Bridge Permanently Closed
The Fairfax Bridge on State Highway 165 (milepost 11.5) across the Carbon River has been permanently closed by Washington Department of Transportation (DOT) due to safety concerns. The bridge closure prevents vehicle access to Forest Road 7810, Summit Lake Trailhead, Coplay Lake, and Evans Creek…
Forest Service Roads #23 (White Chuck Road) and #27 (Rat Trap Pass Road) Closed
Road damage caused by the December floods, along with their proximity to the river, makes public access unsafe. A temporary closure has been established on Forest Service Road #23 (White Chuck Road) from milepost 3.7 to its terminus with Forest Service Road #27 (Rat Trap Pass Road) and on Forest…
Reservations Open for Guided Snowshoe Walks
The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest and Discover Your Northwest are offering guided snowshoe walks January through March at Snoqualmie Pass and Mt. Baker! Abilities from novice to expert are welcome to the donation-supported program. Snowshoes are provided for all walks. Online reservations…
Middle Fork Camping Closure
A dispersed camping closure along part of Forest Road 56 and Forest Road 5640 went into effect June 1st. The decision to close dispersed camping - to reduce recreation-related impacts to riparian areas and the recreation experience for day-use visitors - stems 2017 Wild and Scenic River designation…
Camping Restrictions
The Forest Service has historically established stay limits when: resource damage is occurring, visitors cannot use facilities because of monopolization of a few, or persons are using sites as season-long residences. (FSM 2334.33) Stay prohibitions also respond to a need to protect visitor health…
Entire Forest Under Food Storage Order
The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest has a food storage order in effect across the entire Forest. This order requires visitors to the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest (MBSNF) to store food items in a “bear resistant manner” and to properly dispose of wildlife attractants. The food…
Winter Storm Warning issued April 14 at 2:33AM PDT until April 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties, Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties, Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties, and Cascades of Southern King County. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow will be possible for areas above 2500 feet. The heaviest snow will fall Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
Winter Storm Warning issued April 13 at 11:34PM PDT until April 15 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches for elevations above 3500 feet. Snow accumulations up to 3 inches for elevations below 3500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Holden Village, Stehekin, and Stevens Pass. * WHEN...From 11 AM Tuesday to 5 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. Expect winter driving conditions.
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 13 at 11:34PM PDT until April 15 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches for elevations above 3500 feet. Snow accumulations up to 2 inches for elevations below 3500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Winthrop, Twisp, Conconully, Methow, Mazama, and Loup Loup Pass. * WHEN...From 11 AM Tuesday to 5 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Plan for winter driving conditions.
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 8:55PM PDT until April 14 at 7:06PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
...The Flood Warning remains in effect for the following rivers in Washington... Stehekin River at Stehekin affecting Chelan County. For the Stehekin River...including Stehekin...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Stehekin River at Stehekin. * WHEN...Until Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.5 feet, water inundates some properties and overtops the temporary corduroy bridge. Company Creek Road inundated at northern end. Battalion Creek culverts are beginning to be overtopped. Water begins damaging Wood Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM PDT Monday the stage was 20.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM PDT Monday was 20.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Tuesday morning and continue to remain in bankfull stage into early next week. - Flood stage is 20.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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