1:49 PM
— 10:00 PM
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 655 Black Hills and
Southwest Interior Lowlands and Fire Weather Zone 659 West
Slopes of the Central Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet.
* WINDS...West 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.
* LIGHTNING...Isolated thunderstorm coverage is possible across
the southern Cascade Mountains and portions of southwest
Washington. Thunderstorms will develop late Wednesday night
and move from south to north across the area.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Any storms that develop will be capable of
gusty and erratic outflow winds between 25 and 30 miles per
hour. Outflow winds can occur ahead of and behind storms and
cause erratic wind directions.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 98.
* TIMING...4 PM PDT this afternoon to 10 PM PDT Thursday
afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Lightning in dry fuels can cause multiple fire
starts. Thunderstorms can also bring sudden sharp wind shifts
on existing fires, causing rapid changes in a fire's rate of
spread and direction of spread. Thunderstorm outflow winds can
be a threat for several hours following the start of a new
lightning- caused fire. If a fire were to begin, air quality
may diminish in the surrounding area.
* IMPACTS...Scattered lightning in dry fuels can cause multiple
fire starts. Thunderstorms can also bring sudden sharp wind
shifts on existing fires, causing rapid changes in a fire's
rate of spread and direction of spread. Thunderstorm outflow
winds can be a threat for several hours following the start of
a new lightning-caused fire. If a fire were to begin, air
quality may diminish in the surrounding area.
3:12 PM
— 11:00 PM
* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures in the 90s to near
100 degrees and low temperatures in the mid 60s. This will pose a
major risk of heat-related illness.
* WHERE...Foothills of the Western and Southern Olympic Peninsula,
Middle Chehalis River Valley, Southern Hood Canal, Foothills and
Valleys of Thurston and Lewis Counties, Lowlands of Lewis and
Southern Thurston Counties, and Olympia and Southern Puget Sound.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the risk of
heat-related illnesses for much of the population, especially
those who are heat sensitive and those without effective cooling
or adequate hydration.
6:41 AM
— 11:30 PM
* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures up to 103 degrees. This
will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness.
* WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington,
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Foothills of the
Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Yakima Valley, and Foothills of
the Blue Mountains of Washington.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Today is expected to be the hottest day, with
Major HeatRisk across the Columbia Basin, Yakima Valley and
portions of the Gorge and Blue Mountain Foothills.
Thursday will also see widespread moderate HeatRisk and locally
major HeatRisk, mainly across the Columbia Basin.
Smoke from area wildfires could end up affecting how hot
temperatures get.
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.
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.
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…
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.…
To protect visitors from increased heavy equipment operations and falling trees along Forest Road 64 this Forest Order has been enacted while instream habitat work in the adjacent Dry Creek is underway. Forest Road 64 also known as Dry Creek Road will be closed from it's intersection with Highway…
To protect the Ape Cave Interpretive Site on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest a Forest Order has been created to reduce the risk of spread of white-nose syndrome to bats on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest; and avoid adverse impacts to cultural resources, geologic features, wildlife, mosses,…
The Iron Creek Area was heavily impacted by the the December 2025 high wind and flood events causing downed trees across the area and standing hazard trees. Due to a risk to public safety from downed trees, standing hazard trees, damaged infrastructure, and hazard mitigation efforts this forest…
Parking or leaving a vehicle in an area that is in violation of posted instructions is prohibited.
Pursuant to 16 USC § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited on the area and trail described in this order and depicted on Exhibit A, within and/or administered by the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Cowlitz Valley Ranger District. These prohibitions will be…
Due to persistent high fire danger, drought, and hot/dry weather conditions, and to minimize/eliminate the unnecessary risk of an escaped campfire or other human caused ignition to our local communities, the public, and responding fire fighters, we are implementing public fire prevention…
The gates along the following roads are still closed for the season. This annual seasonal gate closure is important for public safety as these roads are not maintained and become hazardous in the winter and spring spring. Forest Road 99Forest Road 26Get a free Motor Vehicle Use Map, listing all…
Repair work is scheduled to replace the Chinook Trail Bridge that was damaged in the 2020 Big Hollow Fire. Trailhead and road closure area (6/1/26 - 7/2/26):Observation Peak Trailhead & Forest Road 58 will be closed from the junction with Forest Road 57/58 to the junction of Forest Road…
There are several road closures and repair projects taking place on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest during the spring and summer of 2026. Repairs include asphalt road repairs and patches, grading, culvert replacements, drainage maintenance, aggregate placement, and bridge guardrail…
The Gifford Pinchot National Forest issued an emergency closure of Forest Service Road 6808 from mile marker 3.9 to mile marker 4.2 due to a sinkhole that has developed in the travel way. Closure timeframe is currently unknown, and travel will resume when roads are repaired.
Rd 2810-041 will close Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, and will remain closed until mid-November for redriving piles at Yellowjacket.
The replacement of the Spirit Lake Tunnel Intake Gate and Geotechnical Drilling project to support safe operations and maintenance of the Spirit Lake infrastructure will continue in 2025. Construction will require weekday recreation trail closures within the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic…
Camping in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest is limited to no more than 14 consecutive days in one spot and no more than 28 total days per calendar year across all locations.
Forest Road 93 is closed at milepost 6.95 due to a severe washout. Road signs are posted at the beginning of each side of Forest Road 93 to alert drivers of the inability to drive the entire length of road. Barricades may be present for public safety and block the section of road located by the…
This order outlines specific restrictions within Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument.
Closure Upper State Route 504/Spirit Lake Memorial Highway is closed between mileposts (MP) 45.2 and 51 until further notice with a possible re-opening date sometime in 2026. The road is blocked just outside the Hummocks Trailhead at the normal winter closure gate. *Johnston Ridge…
Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, is prohibited on National Forest System lands identified as Drift Creek Cove in Exhibit A.
Camping is prohibited on National Forest Lands in Drift Creek Cove on the south side of Swift Reservoir as described in the Forest Order and shown in the map (Exhibit A below).
Forest Road 2801 is closed on both ends of the road due to a washout at milepost 0.25 and a large slide at milepost 7.
The Adams Fork Bridge on Forest Road 5601 at MP 2.0 on the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District is CLOSED. The bridge is beyond its service life, was damaged in flooding in 2015, and has suffered ongoing scouring of the foundation since that time. Recent inspections have shown that the bridge can only…
It is prohibited to land helicopters or other aircraft, or to use any motorized or mechanical devices to power a watercraft at Packwood Lake.
Camping and bringing horses or other pack animals is not allowed in the Tatoosh Lakes Basin.
Using or having a vehicle is not allowed in the area from the nearby parking lot near the junction of Trail #271 and Trail #271A to high waterline of Blue Lake and land surrounding the lake for a distance of 150 feet.
Wilderness permits are required when entering Glacier View, Indian Heaven, Mt. Adams, Tatoosh, Trapper Creek, Goat Rocks, and William 0. Douglas Wildernesses. Required Wilderness permits are free and self issued at trailheads.
Shortcutting trail switchbacks and entering areas closed for restoration are prohibited to protect natural resources.
This forest order outlines restrictions in place in designated Wilderness areas to protect the vegetation around lakes, streams, and meadows, to reduce soil compaction and erosion in heavily used areas and to enhance the Wilderness character.
La Wis Wis Campground
A location closure has been issued, and the facility is closed at this time. Reservation-holders will receive an email with additional information. Please check back for location closure updates.
La Wis Wis Campground
**There is NO WATER available at this campground. Please bring all the water you will need during your stay. This is an ongoing situation and will probably last the entire 2026 season.**
North Fork Elk Group Camp
There will be a temporary water outage at this campground due to the generator needing repair. This should only take a couple of weeks. Please bring all water necessary for your use during your stay. You will receive a discount of $4.00/night of your stay after your departure. Once the generator has been fixed and the water is turned back on, if your reservation has not occurred yet, another email blast will be sent out. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Lower Falls Campground
ALERT: Please be advised that the road (Rt 90) into this campground is unpaved in sections and not recommended for low-clearance vehicles. Please follow the speed limit and watch for potholes while enroute. Thank you.
Iron Creek Campground
**IRON CREEK CG CLOSED FOR THE 2026 SEASON. **Due to a powerful windstorm that recently plowed through Iron Creek Campground, the USFS has requested that this campground be closed for the 2026 season. Many trees are down throughout the campground and it will take some time before cleanup will be completed.
North Fork Campground
There will be a temporary water outage at this campground due to the generator needing repair. Please bring all water necessary for your use during your stay. Thank you.
North Fork Beaver Group Camp
There will be a temporary water outage at this campground due to the generator needing repair. This should only take a couple of weeks. Please bring all water necessary for your use during your stay. You will receive a discount of $4.00/night of your stay after your departure. Once the generator has been fixed and the water is turned back on, if your reservation has not occurred yet, another email blast will be sent out. Thank you for your patience and understanding.