12:59 PM
— October 10th, 12:00 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
Tropical Storm 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.
12:58 PM
— October 10th, 12:00 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 Tropical Storm Rachel will create a synoptic pattern
supportive of strong gusts across northern Arizona, especially
along the higher terrain.
Kaibab National Forest
Kaibab National Forest fire managers plan to begin ignitions on over 3,200 acres of prescribed fire units on the Williams Ranger District Thursday and Friday, October 8 and 9, producing noticeable smoke in the vicinity of the project areas.An approximately 1,000 acre unit of the Kendrick prescribed…
Kaibab National Forest
Kaibab National Forest fire managers plan to begin ignitions on prescribed fire units on the North Kaibab Ranger District in the Jacob Lake area this week, which will produce noticeable smoke in and around the Jacob Lake and Fredonia areas and along highways 89A and 67.Areas may close to the public…
Kaibab National Forest
Starting October 7, 2026, the Arizona National Scenic Trail between Forest Roads 258 and 249 near Jacob Lake will be temporarily closed for public safety due to prescribed fire operations. Watch for on-the-ground temporary re-routes. The closure is in effect through October 21, 2026 but could be…
Kaibab National Forest
To purchase a Christmas tree permit, visit Recreation.gov and search for Kaibab National Forest Christmas Tree Permits. It is important to carefully read the overview and need-to-know information prior to purchasing the permit. Visitors will also need to set up or log in to a Recreation.gov account…
Kaibab National Forest
The Kaibab is planning to start ignitions at Moonset Pit on Wednesday (9/23) around mid-day. Smoke is expected to be heaviest right after ignitions and visible in the Parks area and to travelers along I-40, with light smoke lingering in the area for the next few weeks as the vegetation burns down.
Kaibab National Forest
No fire restrictions on the Kaibab National Forest at this time. However, forest visitors should always be vigilant, regardless of restriction levels. Leaving your campfire unattended is illegal all year round. Campfires must be dead out – cold to the touch – before walking away.Fireworks and…
Kaibab National Forest
Kaibab National Forest visitors are limited to a 14-day limit in any consecutive 30-day period.
Kaibab National Forest
National Forest System Road (NFSR) 354 is closed for public safety due to flood damage and washed-out sections of the road, which lies on portions of the Prescott and Kaibab National Forests.The purpose of this order is to provide for public health and safety due to flood damage to the road…
Kaibab National Forest
The three sites used for wood and equipment staging (the Orderville gravel pit off NFSR 247, the NFSR 765M gravel pit off NFSR 462, and the snowmobile play area west of NFSR 270) remain closed.
Kaibab National Forest
SR 64: I-40 to Pipeline Road Pavement Preservation ProjectThe Arizona Department of Transportation has initiated a pavement preservation project along State Route 64 between I-40 in Williams and Pipeline Road (mileposts 185-205). Per the project webpage, ADOT anticipates project completion in fall…
Kaibab National Forest
Fuelwood permits will be available on January 5, 2026, for the Williams and Tusayan Ranger Districts, and on May 1, 2026, for the North Kaibab Ranger District. Permit sales and firewood collection will run through December 31, 2026. Paid Permits are $20 for 10 cords of wood (limit 20 cords per…
Kaibab National Forest
Cinder Pit informationStarting April 1, 2025 at 8:00am, the public may call the Williams Ranger Station at 928-635-5600 to sign up for the waitlist. If you have any questions, please contact the Williams Ranger Station.Click here for more information on cinder pit locations (click the + next to…
Kaibab National Forest
Forest thinning operations are underway at the Holden Project west and north of Williams near the Whispering Pines community. Be aware of truck traffic and heavy machinery in the area.
Kaibab National Forest
Forest thinning operations are underway at the Government Prairie project near parks. Be aware of truck traffic and heavy machinery in the area.