7:00 PM
— October 10th, 7:00 PM
* WHAT...Periods of heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations
between 10 and 18 inches, greatest above 8000 feet. Winds gusting
as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to noon MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by harsh
wintry conditions. Be prepared.
7:00 PM
— October 10th, 7:00 PM
* WHAT...Periods of heavy wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations
between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Melville Foothills.
* WHEN...From midnight Saturday Night to noon MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel on US-191 through Melville could be very
difficult, due to snowy roads and poor visibility.
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 40 mph.
* WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle 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.
7:00 PM
— October 10th, 7:00 PM
* WHAT...Periods of wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations
between 2 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central and south central Montana.
* WHEN...From midnight Saturday Night to noon MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, due to areas of slushy or
snowy roads and poor visibility. This includes US-191 from Big
Timber to Judith Gap, and I-90 from Big Timber to Livingston and
Bozeman Pass.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel on I-90 west of Livingston over Bozeman
Pass is expected to become particularly hazardous during this
winter event. Snow amounts in excess of 6 inches are expected to
impact the pass. Please be prepared if you have travel plans.
Deer Creek Cabin
There is limited firewood available at the Deer Creek Cabin. Please plan accordingly. Call district at 406-222-1892 for further information.
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.