12:02 PM
— August 12th, 1:00 AM
A weather system will move through the area on Wednesday, bringing
scattered showers and thunderstorms to the region. These
thunderstorms will mainly be focused along the eastern slopes of
the Cascades and along the International Border. 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.
The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag
Warning for thunderstorms, which is in effect from 11 AM to 11 PM
PDT Wednesday.
* Affected Area: Northern and Central Idaho Panhandle (Zone
101), East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696), East
Portion of North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National
Recreation Area (Zone 697), East Washington North Cascades
(Zone 698), Okanogan Highlands and Kettle Mountains (Zone
699), Selkirk Mountains of Northeast Washington (Zone 700),
Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701), Colville
Reservation (Zone 702), Okanogan Valley (Zone 703), Methow
Valley (Zone 704), Foothills of Central Washington Cascades
(Zone 705) and Waterville Plateau (Zone 706).
* Thunderstorms: Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be
possible late morning through late evening Wednesday.
* Outflow Winds: Gusty and erratic outflow winds up to 40 mph will
be possible.
* 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.
12:25 PM
— August 12th, 5:00 PM
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Coeur d'Alene
Environmental Protection Agency
...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY FOR Boundary, Bonner, Counties...
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to
wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy.
* WHERE...Boundary, Bonner Counties...
* WHEN...Next update 12 PM August 14th.
* IMPACTS...Some members of the general public may experience health
effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious
health effects.
12:25 PM
— August 12th, 5:00 PM
An Air Quality Alert has been lifted by the Idaho Department of
Environmental Quality for Benewah, Kootenai, and Shoshone counties.
12:25 PM
— August 12th, 5:00 PM
An Air Quality Alert has been lifted by the Idaho Department of
Environmental Quality for Benewah, Kootenai, and Shoshone counties.
12:25 PM
— August 12th, 5:00 PM
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Coeur d'Alene
Environmental Protection Agency
...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY FOR Boundary, Bonner, Counties...
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to
wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy.
* WHERE...Boundary, Bonner Counties...
* WHEN...Next update 12 PM August 14th.
* IMPACTS...Some members of the general public may experience health
effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious
health effects.
8:15 AM
— August 12th, 9:00 AM
AQAMT
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air
quality alert for Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Gallatin, Granite, Madison,
Park, Flathead, Jefferson, Lake, Lewis and Clark, Lincoln, Mineral,
Missoula, Powell, Ravalli, and Silver Bow counties in effect until
9AM on 08/12/2026
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 08/11/2026, particulate levels in Missoula are
Unhealthy.
As of 8AM on 08/11/2026, particulate levels in Dillon, Frenchtown,
Great Falls and Hamilton are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.
As of 8AM on 08/11/2026, particulate levels in Billings, Butte,
Choteau, Columbia Falls, Cut Bank, Helena, Lewistown, Libby, Malta,
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
Kootenai 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
Kootenai 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.
Kootenai 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.
Kootenai National Forest
National Forest System Lands inside the described area are closed for public and firefighter safety due to active fire suppression and rehabilitation activities on the Skillet Fire.
Kootenai National Forest
The closure order for the Williams Creek Fire, on the Libby and Three Rivers Ranger District, has been terminated and the trails/area are now open. Affected trails that are again open for public use include:NFS Trail #319NFS Trail #383NFS Trail #649ANFS Trail #649While the area is open, please use…
Kootenai National Forest
Portions of the beach and recreation area at the Rexford Bench Campground and Beach, near Rexford, MT, will be temporarily closed beginning Monday, July 13th while much need improvements take place on the existing water and wastewater system.The project will replace the 50-year-old water and…
Kootenai National Forest
A temporary road closure will be in effect starting July 1st, 2026 for the Lower Quartz Creek Road #601, near Libby, MT. The area was heavily impacted by the winter wind events, leaving a high volume of blowdown. Forest Service personnel are addressing the blowdown via salvage sale operations to…
Kootenai National Forest
Please use caution and watch for timber harvest activity if utilizing the Alexander Mountain Trail #270 off the FDR Road #228 on the Libby Ranger District. A small portion of the trail passes through a section of the Fleetwood Jack Timber Sale, that has ongoing operations. The trail will remain…
Kootenai National Forest
The Ross Creek Cedars sustained significant damage during the December 2025 flood events. Heavy rains, flooding, landslide, and debris flows that occurred in December 2025 created unstable conditions along NFS Road #398. Significant erosion undercut sections of the road, limiting access to foot and…
Kootenai National Forest
A closure order is in now effect for the Big Creek Area on the Rexford Ranger District, which is a known area for peregrine falcon nesting. Peregrine falcons are particularly sensitive to disturbance and activity above their nest or rock climbing in its vicinity. Disturbance during the nesting…
Kootenai National Forest
A closure order is now in effect for the Timberlane Campground on the Libby Ranger District, while it undergoes much-needed improvements. The purpose of this order is for public safety during reconstruction and improvement operations in the campgroundAs you start making your summer plans and…
Kootenai National Forest
A closure order is now in effect for motorized vehicles on the Three Rivers Ranger District for Forest Service Road #384 (Spar Lake). The closure is to provide for public safety until crews make appropriate repairs to road damage caused by the December 2025 flood event. The road is closed starting…
Kootenai National Forest
A closure order is now in effect on the Rexford Ranger District for Forest Service Road #7202 (Upper Young Creek Road). The closure is to provide for public safety due to a washout making the road impassable. The road is currently closed at milepost 3.5 to 3.6, just north of its junction with NFS…
Kootenai National Forest
Portions of the Kootenai National Forest have recently experienced heavy amounts of rainfall due to an atmospheric river moving through the area. The rapid increase in rainfall on top of snow in the higher elevations has resulted in localized flooding and increased the risk of landslides, debris…
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: 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.