10:29 AM
— October 12th, 1:30 AM
* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and
9 inches.
* WHERE...Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, Little Belt and Highwood
Mountains, and Snowy and Judith Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 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.
10:29 AM
— October 12th, 1:30 AM
* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and
6 inches north of the US Hwy 2 corridor, with 6 to 12 inches
possible south of the US Hwy 2 corridor.
* WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana.
* WHEN...Until 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.
10:29 AM
— October 12th, 1:30 AM
* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and
7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Helena Valley, Madison River Valley, and Missouri
Headwaters.
* WHEN...Until 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.
10:29 AM
— October 12th, 1:30 AM
* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and
9 inches.
* WHERE...Meagher County Valleys, Cascade County below 5000ft,
Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton, and Judith Basin County and
Judith Gap.
* WHEN...Until 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.
10:29 AM
— October 12th, 1:30 AM
* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and
6 inches.
* WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 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.
12:57 AM
— October 12th, 1:00 AM
* WHAT...Periods of heavy snow and blowing snow. Total snow
accumulations between 4 and 8 inches with amounts near a foot in
the mountains. North winds gusting up to 40 mph.
* WHERE...Judith Gap.
* WHEN...Until noon MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult on US-191 through Judith
Gap, due to slick snow covered roads, and poor visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tree and power line damage is possible which
may result in power outages.
12:57 AM
— October 12th, 1:00 AM
* WHAT...Periods of heavy snow and blowing snow. Total snow
accumulations between 10 and 18 inches. Winds gusting up to 35 mph.
* WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains.
* WHEN...Until noon MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by severe
winter conditions. Travel into Cooke City may be impacted.
October 10th, 11:42 AM
— October 12th, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and
9 inches. Snow totals of 12-18 inches in the higher mountain areas.
Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...MacDonald Pass, Homestake Pass, Highway 12 Garrison to
Elliston, Georgetown Lake, and Butte.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
10:29 AM
— October 12th, 1:30 AM
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches
across lower elevations, with up to 7 inches in the mountains.
Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Canyon Ferry Area, Beaverhead and Western Madison below
6000ft, Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial
Mountains, Northwest Beaverhead County, and Ruby Mountains and
Southern Beaverhead Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 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.
12:57 AM
— October 12th, 1:00 AM
* WHAT...Periods of wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to
4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.
* WHERE...Golden Valley, Musselshell, and Northern Stillwater.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, due to areas of slushy or
snowy roads and poor visibility. This includes US-87 over the Bull
Mountains.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest amounts are expected over the higher
hills including the Bull Mountains.
October 10th, 11:42 AM
— October 12th, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3
inches, with higher amounts above valley floors and in Glacier
National Park. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Essex, Polebridge, Bad Rock Canyon, Glacier National Park,
Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, and Marias Pass.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
October 10th, 11:42 AM
— October 12th, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6
inches, locally higher totals of 8 to 10 inches in the mountains.
Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth, Highway 93 Sula to Lost
Trail Pass, Highway 83 Seeley Lake to Condon, Lolo Pass, and
Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
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
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.
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.
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…
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.
Closure order for Grasshopper Campground
Park Lake campground and day-use area will be closed for repairs to the earthen dam and road regrading.
Closure order for Forest Service Road #8998 on the Rocky Mountain Ranger District
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.
A Food Storage Order impacting the north half of the Crazy Mountains
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.
Flathead 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
Flathead 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.
Flathead 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.
Flathead 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…
Flathead National Forest
Bear Creek Road 5398 in the Swan Lake Ranger District is closed to the public for public safety from Oct. 2 to Nov. 1, 2026 during road reconstruction work.
Flathead National Forest
The Spotted Bear Ranger District has updated the trail closure for the Camp Creek Fire to include only those trails directly impacted by the fire. The trail closure includes Ayres Creek Trail #273, Basin Creek Trail #267, and Stadler Creek Trail #271.
Flathead National Forest
The area known as the FK&L Dispersed Camping Area (as shown on Exhibit A, attached below), west and south of Emery Bay Campground, is closed to public access from July 22, 2026 to July 22, 2027 for planned construction.
Flathead National Forest
Big Creek Canyon Creek Road 316 closed to motorized travel during 2026 repair work. See details and authorized access info.
Flathead National Forest
4.4 miles of National Forest System Trail 800 Tally-Ashley will be closed for public safety during logging activities starting 9/4/2025 - 9/1/2026 unless rescinded sooner.
Flathead National Forest
From September 1, 2025 through December 1, 2026, unless rescinded, the following is prohibited in the Ryan Road area:Camping or otherwise occupying a site except where designated .Camping or otherwise occupying a designated site for over three consecutive days within a calendar year.
Flathead National Forest
NFS Road 1625 is closed between milepost 2.84 and 5.08 for public safety due to road substrate slumping. This closed segment is from the junction with Rd #9881 at milepost 2.84 to the end of Rd #1625 starting 8/13/2025 - 8/12/2027 unless rescinded sooner.
Flathead National Forest
Violating State water vessel safety and operation laws and regulations is prohibited on all Flathead National Forest waterways.
Lolo 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
Lolo 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.
Lolo 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.
Lolo 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…
Lolo National Forest
What’s closed: Area Closed to All Hunting and Firearms Year RoundWhere: All National Forest Land within the Ninemile Administrative Sites on the Ranger Station compound, the Grand Menard Day Use site and Nature Trail, as well as in the following administrative pastures.When: September 27, 2026…
Lolo National Forest
What’s closed: Deer Creek Road, NFSR #236 Where: From milepost 2.37 at the Deer Creek Campground to the end of the road.When: September 21, 2026 through December 31, 2026 unless rescinded Why: Public health and safety due to hazardous road conditions
Lolo National Forest
What’s closed: Ward Creek Road, NFSR #889Where: at milepost 4.534 at the junction with NFSR 16568 to its end at milepost 11.91 at thejunction with NFSR 1185 & NFSR 1180.When: September 11, 2026 through December 31, 2026 unless rescinded Why: Public health and safety due to hazardous flood…
Lolo National Forest
What’s closed: Gilbert Creek Road, NFSR #34 Where: From milepost 0 to the National Forest Boundary at milepost 1.86. When: August 22, 2026 through December 31, 2026 unless rescinded Why: Public health and safety due to hazardous road conditions
Lolo National Forest
Cabin City Campground and Roads 9117, 9117-A, 9117-B and Trail 703 are closed for public safety May 11, 2026–May 1, 2027.
Lolo National Forest
Due to recent weather, East Fork Big Creek Road (Forest Service Road 428) is closed from milepost 1.35 junction with 16046 (lodgepole) to milepost 1.85 seasonal gate closure turnaround. This closure is for public health and safety due to hazardous conditions resulting from flood and wind damage…
Lolo National Forest
Enjoy Lolo National Forest safely. Learn rules for camping, fires, wildlife, vehicles, and staying prepared in bear country.
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.