Warren County
Temporary Closure on Forest Road 133
A section of Forest Road 133, containing a bridge, is anticipated to be temporarily closed to through traffic from January 19 through January 20, 2026. This temporary closure, near Ludlow, is necessary to collect soil samples and data.
Kane Fields Area Closures
The restricted areas are located within Highland Township, Elk County. The areas are associated with facilities formally operated by ARG Resources, Inc., as depicted in Exhibit A of this order:
Use of Bicycles on the Allegheny National Forest
Using a bicycle on the following trail systems is prohibited; Southern Portion of Laurel Mill Hiking and Cross- Country Ski Trail System (south of Township Road 307), the North Country National Scenic Trail System, and the Minister Creek Trail System.
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
The Federal Aviation Administration (external link) (FAA) has regulatory authority over all airspace. The U.S.
Forest Road 457 Closed
The emergency closure of Allegheny National Forest Road 457 in McKean County was due to damage from heavy rain near the Meade Run culvert.
Northern Goshawks are Protected Endangered Species
Northern goshawks are listed as endangered species in Pennsylvania. It is unlawful under the Pennsylvania Game and Wildlife Code for anyone, including permitted falconers, to take a northern goshawk from the wild for any purpose.
Forest Order 09-19-21-02 Feeding of Wildlife Restriction
Feeding of wildlife on National Forest land is temporarily prohibited to prevent or slow the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease among white-tailed deer and mange among black bears.
Forest Order 09-19-11-01 Nansen Area Closure
The closure area is located within Highland Township, Elk County. The area is north of State Route 66 and the town of Nansen, near the terminus of Forest Road 327-2, south of the Twin Lakes Hiking Trail, and west of the powerline that runs north from Nansen.
Picking Ginseng is Prohibited
Ginseng populations on the Allegheny National Forest are sparse. As such, collection for both personal and commercial use is prohibited.
Forest Order 09-19-17-07 Horse and Livestock Use
Visitors cannot posses or use a saddle, pack or draft animal on forest trails NOT designated for that use,off of designated trails within the Spring Creek Horse Use Area, oroff of designated roadways within the Buzzard Swamp Recreation Area.
Forest Order 09-19-17-04 Off Road Vehicles
The following acts are prohibited on the Allegheny National Forest, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:
Forest Order 09-19-17-01 Occupancy Limits
The following acts are prohibited on the Allegheny National Forest, within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:Camping or otherwise occupying Allegheny National Forest lands by any individual(s) for a period longer than fourteen days within a 30 day period.
Forest Order 09-19-17-24 Annual Tour de Forest
Every year on the weekend before Memorial Day weekend and the weekend before Columbus Day weekend, from Saturday at 12:01 am to 6:00 pm on Sunday certain roads and trails are closed to camping and/or driving for the Marienville Volunteer Fire Company's Tour de Forest.
Forest Order 09-19-17-22 Kelly Pines Campground
In Kelly Pines Campground, between May 1 and October 31, visitors cannot use campsites 3, 4, 5, 6 and/or 7 unless they are camping with saddle, pack and/or draft animals or traveling on the Spring Creek Horse Trail system with saddle, pack and/or draft animals.
Forest Order 09-19-17-19 Loleta Recreation Area
There is no fishing allowed in the designated swimming area of Loleta Recreation Area between May 1 and September 30.
Forest Order 09-19-17-15 Camping Along Roads and Waterways
Within the boundaries of the Allegheny National Forest it is prohibited to:
Forest Order 09-19-17-14 Rimrock Recreation Area
Within the Rimrock Recreation Area it is prohibited to secure ropes or other devices to the stone ballasts and/or steel railings for the purpose of rappelling and/or climbing.
Forest Order 09-19-17-13 Hearts Content Scenic Area
Within the Hearts Content Scenic Area it is prohibited to:Camp,Build, maintain, attend or use fire,posses or use a saddle, pack, or draft animal,possess or use a bicycle.
Forest Order 09-19-17-12 Tionesta Natural and Scenic Areas
Within the Tionesta Natural and Scenic Areas it is prohibited to:Camp,Build, maintain, attend or use fire,posses or use a saddle, pack, or draft animal,possess or use a bicycle.
Forest Order 09-19-17-11 Beaver Meadows Recreation Area
Within Beaver Meadows it is prohibited to possess or operate a motorboat upon the water or to camp within the decommissioned developed campground.
Forest Order 09-19-17-10 Twin Lakes
At Twin Lakes it is prohibited to possess or operate a motorboat on the lake.Between May 1st and September 30th fishing is prohibited on the swimming beach, from the eastern-most buoy to the inlet of Hoffman Run.
Forest Order 09-19-17-08 Tionesta Reservoir
At the Tionesta Reservoir it is prohibited to:camp within 1500 feet of the shore except at designated campsites.possessing a beverage which is defined by state law as an alcoholic beverage.
Forest Order 09-19-17-05 Buzzard Swamp Area
In the Buzzard Swamp Area any and all entry into the area set aside as a refuge and propagation area is prohibited; no possessing or using a saddle, pack or draft animal off of designated roadways.
Forest Order 09-19-17-02 Developed Campgrounds
Use of CampgroundsCampsite occupancy shall not exceed:
Forest Order 09-19-17-23 Tree Stands, Hunting Blinds, and Trail Cameras
It is prohibited to leave tree stands or blinds not clearly identified on National Forest System lands.You cannot leave stands or blinds on National Forest System lands between the period two weeks prior to the start of Pennsylvania's first deer season and two weeks after the conclu
Forest Order 09-19-17-21 Controlled Substances
It is prohibited to possess, utilize, and/or distribute any controlled substances and/or associated paraphernalia on National Forest System lands.
Forest Order 09-19-17-17 Alcoholic Beverages
You cannot consume alcoholic beverages in violation of state law on National Forest System lands.
Forest Order 09-19-17-06 Boating Regulations
The following acts and/or omissions are prohibited on Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania: Operating or utilizing any marine vessel or flotation device in violation of Pennsylvania and/or United States law
Forest Order 09-19-17-03 Vehicle Use
The following acts are prohibited on all National Forest system roads within the Allegheny National Forest, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, until further notice:
Forest Order 09-19-17-20 Firewood
Protect the Allegheny and do not bring firewood from home to the Allegheny National Forest. Possession of firewood from outside the area of the Allegheny National Forest is prohibited.
Forest Order 09-19-94 Tracy Ridge National Recreation Area
No mountain bikes or saddle, pack, or draft animals can enter or use Tracy Ridge Recreation Area.
Wind Advisory issued January 19 at 2:33AM EST until January 19 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Cleveland OH
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 20 below expected. * WHERE...In Ohio, Ashtabula Inland, Ashtabula Lakeshore, Cuyahoga, and Lake Counties. In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 2:33AM EST until January 20 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Cleveland OH
* WHAT...Lake effect snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, with the highest amounts in the far northeastern part of the county. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Northern Erie and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest lake effect snow, with snowfall rates up to 1 inch per hour at times, should occur Monday evening.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 2:33AM EST until January 20 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Cleveland OH
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 20 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 2:33AM EST until January 20 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Cleveland OH
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 20 below expected. * WHERE...In Ohio, Ashtabula Inland, Ashtabula Lakeshore, Cuyahoga, and Lake Counties. In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 1:37AM EST until January 20 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 17 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 17 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 1:12AM EST until January 20 at 12:00PM EST by NWS State College PA
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...Cameron, Elk, McKean, Northern Clinton, Potter, and Warren Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 1:09AM EST until January 20 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT...Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero possible. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 19 at 1:03AM EST until January 21 at 3:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out conditions. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. Greatest snow accumulation across the northern Chautauqua Ridge, Boston Hills and Buffalo Southtowns. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 3 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel will be very difficult in deep snow covered roads. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday evening through the Wednesday morning commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect lake snowband to oscillate with varying intensities and snowfall amounts over the area. Snowfall rates 2 inches per hour Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning. Wind chill values five to 15 below zero Monday night through Tuesday night.
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