Alerts & Notices

Current Conditions

Fires and Emergencies

For fire information visit http://www.idahofireinfo.blm.gov/east/

National Interagency Center posts an updated copy of the Situation Report on a daily basis.  This is a national report that captures specific information regarding large fires, an outlook for the day, the total number of fires and acreage burned, as well as the current number of committed resources.

Utah Fire Info - www.utahfireinfo.gov 
Idaho Fire Info - www.fs.fed.us/idahofires/ 
Nevada Fire Info - Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center 
Nevada Fire Info - Western Great Basin Coordination Center 
Nevada - Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF) 
California - California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CDF) 
Wyoming - www.tetonfires.com
Incidents throughout the U.S. inciweb.org

Water

USGS posts updated water information regarding water droughts, stream flow maps, and flood and high flow information, as well as a number of other items.

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides national water and climate information. Here is where you can find water supply, snow pack, precipitation, and reservoir reports, as well as stream flow forecasts and data.

Safety

The most effective way to prevent mishaps is to adequately prepare for your trip. Knowledge of the area, weather, and limitations of your body can help ensure a safe and enjoyable trip.

Weather

Current weather conditions from the National Weather Service for Idaho Falls, Idaho are updated continually.

Weather information is derived from National Weather Service data. The Forest Service is not responsible for the accuracy of this information.

Alerts

• Bear Food Storage Order

  Date(s): Jul 20, 2010

  This order is intended to reduce adverse human-grizzly bear interactions, thereby promoting human safety and the protection of bears and other wildlife species in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest

• Your Safety is Important to Us

  Date(s): Oct 22, 2009

  Idaho state law currently allows individuals under 16 years old to operate off-highway vehicles (OHV) on National Forest System roads whether or not they have a driver's license. When traveling on National Forest System roads to or from your favorite camping or hunting spot, you may encounter other drivers of all ages with varying experience levels and different types of motorized vehicles. Please take extra care to watch for all kinds of traffic to avoid life-altering collisions on roads managed by your national forest.

• Current Road Conditions

  Date(s): Jun 7, 2010

  Check with local Ranger Districts for conditions and road reports before heading to the forest.

Public Notices

Special Orders Enacted on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest

Special Orders