3:11 AM
— 8:00 AM
A weather system continues to move through the area Thursday,
bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms to the region.
Lightning strikes will have the potential to start new wildfires,
and gusty and erratic outflow winds could cause dangerous
conditions around new and existing wildfires.
* Affected Area: Northern and Central Idaho Panhandle (Zone
101), Selkirk Mountains of Northeast Washington (Zone 700) and
Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701).
* Thunderstorms: Scattered showers and thunderstorms through
early Thursday morning.
* Outflow Winds: Gusty outflow winds up to 30 mph.
* Impacts: Lightning strikes will have the potential to start new
fires, and gusty and erratic outflow winds could cause
dangerous conditions around new and existing wildfires.
August 12th, 12:20 PM
— 9:30 AM
...MONSOON MOISTURE WILL BRING SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS THURSDAY...
A push of monsoon moisture will bring scattered thunderstorms to
the region Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. Lingering
dry surface air will limit the rainfall amounts on Thursday,
increasing concern for lightning ignitions.
The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Red Flag
Warning for lightning, which is in effect from 3 PM MDT /2 PM
PDT/ Thursday to 6 AM MDT /5 AM PDT/ Friday. The Fire Weather
Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Idaho, Fire Weather Zones 400 Northern
Boise BLM, 401 Western Payette National Forest, 402 Eastern
Payette National Forest, 403 Northern Boise National Forest,
420 Treasure Valley BLM, 421 Southern Boise/Western Sawtooth
NF, including the Camas Prairie, 423 Owyhee Mountains, 424
Western Twin Falls BLM and 426 Southern Highlands. In Oregon,
Fire Weather Zone 672 Southern Grasslands.
* TIMING...From 3 PM MDT /2 PM PDT/ Thursday to 6 AM MDT /5 AM
PDT/ Friday.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered coverage with abundant lightning.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty erratic winds up to 40 mph.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
August 12th, 11:56 AM
— 12:00 PM
An Air Quality Advisory has been issued by the following agencies:
Nez Perce Tribe
The Air Quality Advisory issued for the Nez Perce Reservation remains
in effect. Wildfire smoke may move in and out of the area depending
on fire and wind activity; some areas may be more impacted than
others.
The advisory has been lifted for areas outside of the Nez Perce
Reservation in Lewis and Nez Perce counties.
August 12th, 11:56 AM
— 12:00 PM
The Air Quality Advisory has been lifted by the Idaho Department of
Environmental Quality in Lewiston for Latah County.
August 12th, 11:56 AM
— 12:00 PM
The Air Quality Advisory has been lifted by the Idaho Department of
Environmental Quality in Lewiston for Latah County.
August 12th, 11:56 AM
— 12:00 PM
An Air Quality Advisory has been issued by the following agencies:
Nez Perce Tribe
The Air Quality Advisory issued for the Nez Perce Reservation remains
in effect. Wildfire smoke may move in and out of the area depending
on fire and wind activity; some areas may be more impacted than
others.
The advisory has been lifted for areas outside of the Nez Perce
Reservation in Lewis and Nez Perce counties.
August 12th, 11:22 AM
— 11:30 AM
AQAMSO
* WHAT... Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to
wildfire smoke.
Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
* WHERE... Clearwater and Idaho Counties outside of reservation boundary
* WHEN... Until 3:00 PM PST 8/14/2026
* IMPACTS... Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The
general public is less likely to be affected.
August 12th, 7:15 AM
— 8:00 AM
AQAMT
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air
quality alert for Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Granite, Silver Bow,
Madison, Missoula, Ravalli counties in effect until 9AM on 08/13/2026
An Air Quality Alert means that particulates have been trending
upwards and that an exceedance of the 24 hour National Ambient Air
Quality Standard (NAAQS) has occurred or may occur in the near
future.
Elevated particulate levels from wildfire smoke
As of 8AM on 08/12/2026, particulate levels in Dillon are Unhealthy.
As of 8AM on 08/12/2026, particulate levels in Frenchtown and
Missoula are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.
As of 8AM on 08/12/2026, particulate levels in Billings, Butte,
Choteau, Columbia Falls, Cut Bank, Great Falls, Hamilton, Havre,
Helena, Lewistown, Libby, Malta, Sleeping Giant, Thompson Falls and
West Yellowstone are Moderate.
When air quality is Unhealthy... State and local health officials
recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly,
and children should avoid prolonged exertion; everyone else should
limit prolonged exertion.
When air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups... State and local
health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart
disease, the elderly and children should limit prolonged exertion.
When air quality is Moderate... State and local health officials
recommend that unusually sensitive people should consider reducing
prolonged or heavy exertion.
For more information visit the Montana Department of Environmental
Quality at http://todaysair.mtdeq.us
August 12th, 7:15 AM
— 8:00 AM
AQAMT
The Air Quality Alert for Flathead, Gallatin, Jefferson, Lake, Lewis
and Clark, Lincoln, Mineral, Park, Powell and Sanders Counties has
been cancelled.
For more information visit the Montana Department of Environmental
Quality at www.todaysair.mt.gov
Payette National Forest
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.
Payette National Forest
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR §261.52(t)Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as described…
Payette National Forest
This order prohibits the use of explosives and exploding targets on National Forest System lands within the Intermountain Region.
Payette National Forest
This order implements visitor use requirements for activities within the Restricted Area and on the Restricted Trails, as required by the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area Management Plan (November 2003).
Payette National Forest
This order enacts visitor use restrictions for activities within the 80-mile-long wild segment of the Salmon Wild & Scenic River corridor, including a one-quarter mile buffer from the river, as required by the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area Management Plan (November 2003).
Payette National Forest
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions protect public safety and natural resources by reducing the risk of human-caused wildfires during periods of high fire danger and severe fire weather conditions. Stage 1 Fire Restrictions prohibit the following acts on all National Forest System (NFS) lands…
Payette National Forest
Log hauling near Lost Valley Reservoir on the New Meadows Ranger District will occur throughout the rest of the year. Haul routes will be on Forest System Roads #089, #123, #139, #138, and #946. Roads will remain open to Forest users. The Forest is urging drivers to use caution when driving on…
Payette National Forest
The purpose of this order is to protect public safety during commercial cat skiing and grooming operations.
Payette National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to protect resources, and the quality and wilderness character of the area as well as to avoid user conflicts between agency stock and private stock users in the area.
Payette National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety prior to and during reconstruction of Big Flat Campground, which was severely damaged during the 2024 Lava Fire. The purpose of this order is to protect the public from hazards associated with post fire events, such as flooding and falling…
Payette National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to protect fragile, high elevation, water-based natural resources within the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness from stock and user impacts.
Payette National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety due to unsafe creek crossings on the Described Trail.
Payette National Forest
The purpose of this order is to protect a federally listed, threatened species and its occupied habitat.
Payette National Forest
The area adjacent to NFS Road #50073 has been identified as a sensitive area for a federally listed, threatened species.
Payette National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety and prevent potential resource damage during spring thaw conditions.
Payette National Forest
The purpose of this order is to address competition for campsites and to protect public safety and natural resources.
Payette National Forest
The purpose of this order is to implement visitor use requirements for activities within the restricted area and on the restricted trails, as required by the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area Management Plan (November 2003).
Payette National Forest
To provide for public health and safety related to noise and to reduce user conflicts at high usewinter recreation areas.
Payette National Forest
The purpose of the order is to implement permit requirements for float boating on the South Fork of the Salmon River and Big Creek as required by the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Area Management Plan.
Lookout Butte Lookout
Lookout Butte lookout is currently closed due to the discovery of structural deficiencies in the tower. For public safety, the tower and surrounding area are closed to the public until repairs can be completed.
Ohara
O'hara Campground no longer has an active water system. Water is available at Cedar Flat and Johnson Bar Campground.
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
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.
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
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.
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
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…
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
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.…
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
The following acts are prohibited in all National Forest System Lands within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, in the State of Oregon except for the area within a ¼ mile of the Snake River between Hells Canyon Dam, River Mile 247.5, downstream to the Oregon-Washington border at Snake River Mile…
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
Following acts are prohibited in all National Forest System Lands within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, in the State of Oregon, except for the area within a ¼ mile of the Snake River between Hells Canyon Dam, River Mile 247.5, downstream to the Oregon-Washington border at Snake River Mile…
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System Lands within the boundaries of the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
Camping on the Umatilla, Wallowa-Whitman, and Malheur National Forests for a period longer than 14 consecutive days within any 30-day period.
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
Prohibitions on all National Forest System Lands with in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, in the State of Oregon and Idaho within a 1/4 mile of the Snake River Between Hells Canyon Dam, river mile 247.5, down stream to the Oregon-Washington boarder at river mile 176.0.
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
To provide for resource protection, the following acts are prohibited within the Hells Canyon Wilderness, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest: Hitching or tethering of horse(s) or other saddle or pack animal(s) to trees at campsites in the Hells Canyon Wilderness except for the purposes of loading or…
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
To provide for resource protection, the following acts, listed in the forest order below, are prohibited within the Eagle Cap Wilderness, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
Pursuant to 36 CFR, Sec. 261.50(a), building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire is prohibited on all National Forest System Lands (within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, in the State of Oregon and Idaho) within a ¼ mile of the Snake River between Hells Canyon…
Bitterroot 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
Bitterroot 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.
Bitterroot National Forest
This order implements visitor use requirements for activities within the Restricted Area and on the Restricted Trails, as required by the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area Management Plan (November 2003).
Bitterroot National Forest
Skalkaho Highway (Highway 38) will reopen tomorrow, Aug. 12, effective at 8 a.m. The reopened section is from mile marker 13 to 17. Travelers should expect long delays, as all public travel through the fire area will be led by a pilot car. Unnecessary travel is discouraged. Those who do need to…
Bitterroot National Forest
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions begin at 12:01 am, Aug. 7, 2026 in all Bitterroot National Forest lands in Ravalli Co. and Missoula Co., MT, including within the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness.
Bitterroot National Forest
Aug 5, 2026: Closures are in place on Forest Service Road 364 due to fire activity associated with the Butterfly Fire. For more information and other fire updates, visit the https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/mtbrf-butterfly-fire or the Bitterroot NF Facebook page.
Bitterroot National Forest
Aug. 5, 2026: Closures are in place on Forest Service Road 711 and Forest Service Road 75 from Junction with Highway 38 to the Junction of Forest Service Road 720 due to fire activity associated with the Black Bear Fire. For more information and other fire updates, visit the…
Bitterroot National Forest
Road closures are in place on Lost Horse, Lick Creek, and Hayes Creek Roads due to activity on the North Fork Fire.
Bitterroot National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety and wildlife by minimizing human-bear interactions.
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: Monture Creek Road, NFSR 89Where: From milepost 5.06 at the Forest boundary to milepost 7.00 at the intersection with Road 5405 When: August 13, 2026 through September 4, 2026 unless rescindedWhy: Hazardous conditions from construction activity; closure protects public safety
Lolo National Forest
What: Stage 2 Fire RestrictionsCampfires and other fires are PROHIBITED. Liquid petroleum and LGP stoves that can be turned on and off are ALLOWED. Smoking is PROHIBITED outside of vehicles, buildings and developed recreation sites, unless you are in a 3- foot diameter area cleared of all…
Lolo National Forest
What’s closed: Elder 1 Fire Area, Road and Trail ClosureWhere: The area closure encompasses all National Forest Service Lands south of Forest Service Road 443 (South Side Road), east of Forest Service Road 5543 (Petty Creek ), north of Graves Creek, and north west of Deep Creek.When: August 4,…
Lolo National Forest
What’s closed: Graves Vermillion Road # 367 at milepost 2.78 to milepost 9.95Where: Graves Creek Road When: July 15, 2026 through September 1, 2026Why: Hazardous conditions; closure protects public safety
Lolo National Forest
What’s closed: Oregon Creek Road #7865, from milepost 5.13, at the intersection with Road 7836 to the end of the road Where: Oregon Creek Road #7865 When: July 15, 2026 through September 1, 2026 Why: Construction activity due to the installation of a bridge on the Parent Gulch crossing;…
Lolo National Forest
What’s closed: Upper West Fork Fish Creek Trail Bridge Where: West Fork Fish Crek Trail #101 When: July 14, 2026 through September 1, 2026 Why: Completing the Upper West Fork Fish Creek Trail Bridge Replacement GAOA Project
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
Road and trail access in the West Fork Dry Creek area is closed through Nov. 30, 2026, due to hazardous blowdown. Only authorized personnel and exempt landowners may enter.
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.
Lolo National Forest
Deer Creek Road #236 and Deer Creek Loop Snowmobile Trail (SNO-70.1) on the Superior Ranger District are closed due to flood and wind damage to the road, bridge crossing, and trail.
Lolo National Forest
Due to the recent weather event a portion of the Ward Creek Road is closed. For your health and safety please avoid travel in this area.