October 9th, 11:38 AM
— 11:45 AM
* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts up to 35 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, northeast
winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. Isolated
higher gusts nearing 50 mph will be possible in west to east
oriented gaps along Highway 35, including Lake Blaine
* WHERE...Flathead/Mission Valleys.
* WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For
the Wind Advisory, from 6 PM Saturday to 6 AM MDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous
conditions for small craft.
October 9th, 11:38 AM
— 11:45 AM
* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts up to 35 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory, northeast
winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. Isolated
higher gusts nearing 50 mph will be possible in west to east
oriented gaps along Highway 35, including Lake Blaine
* WHERE...Flathead/Mission Valleys.
* WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For
the Wind Advisory, from 6 PM Saturday to 6 AM MDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous
conditions for small craft.
October 9th, 11:35 AM
— 11:45 AM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6
inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth, Highway 83 Seeley Lake to
Condon, Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough, Lolo Pass, and Highway 93
Sula to Lost Trail Pass.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to 6 AM MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Prepare for difficult backcountry travel.
October 9th, 11:35 AM
— 11:45 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...Glacier National Park, Marias Pass, Essex, Polebridge, Bad
Rock Canyon, and Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to 6 AM MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Prepare for difficult backcountry travel.
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.
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.