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Alerts

Conditions can change rapidly on our forests. This page will provide you with what you need to know about wildfires, road and trail closures, and other factors that may impact your time on our forests.

Fire Information

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Learn about current fire management on the forests

Forest Alerts

  • Lolo Pass Winter Recreation Area Seasonal Restrictions

    Seasonal restrictions for Lolo Pass Winter Recreation Area including for snowshoers, snowmobiles and other motor vehicles, dogs, parking, and more.

    Alert Start Date: December 1, 2025
    Forest Order: #01-17-55-25-010
  • Delays for Lightning Creek Road 244 During Road Work

    Beginning Wednesday, September 10, motorists and forest visitors using FSR 244 (Lightning Creek) from McComas Meadows to China Point will see intermittent closures of up to four hours during culvert installation and road maintenance.

    Alert Start Date: September 10, 2025
  • Laird Park Water Unavailable For 2025 Season

    Forest Service staff have labored diligently to ensure potable water is available for campers at Laird Park this season. Unfortunately, water system tests have come back negatively and the water is not up to our safety standards.

    Alert Start Date: June 16, 2025