Alerts
National Weather Service
Current weather conditions from the National Weather Service are updated continually.
The ANF has two weather stations that provide current conditions and historical data:
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
- National Weather Service
- National Weather Service Eastern Region
- State College Fire Weather Forecast
- River Conditions Report
Preparing to Visit the Forest
Forest Alerts
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Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
The Federal Aviation Administration (external link) (FAA) has regulatory authority over all airspace. The U.S.
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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.
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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.
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Feeding Wildlife is Prohibited
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.
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Picking Ginseng is Prohibited
Ginseng populations on the Allegheny National Forest are sparse. As such, collection for both personal and commercial use is prohibited.
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Bringing Firewood from outside the Allegheny National Forest is Prohibited
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.