2017-10-14 FINAL Post Lolo Peak Fire
Released: 10/14/2017
This is the last update for the Lolo Peak Fire unless significant fire activity occurs. Repair work continues as weather permits. Post-fire recovery work will continue. Some closures remain in place...
Lolo National Forest Manages Lolo Peak Fire
Released: 9/28/2017
The Lolo National Forest, Missoula Ranger District has assumed management of the Lolo Peak Fire under a Type 4 Incident Command Structure, led by Incident Commander Stryker Clark. Incident...
Bass Creek Recreation Area Re-Opened
Released: 9/27/2017
Bitterroot National Forest1801 N. FirstHamilton, MT 59840Web: http://www.fs.usda.gov/bitterrootNews ReleaseMedia Contact: (406) 363-7122 Tod McKay Bass Creek Recreation Area to Re-open Tomorrow ...
Update - Lolo Peak Fire September 24, 2017
Released: 9/24/2017
Lolo Peak Fire Update Sunday, September 24, 2017; 8:30 AM Northern Rockies Incident Management Team Mike Almas, Incident Commander Fire origin: July 15, 2017, ten miles southwest of Lolo, MT....
Smoke Outlook September 19, 2017
Released: 9/19/2017
·This is the final smoke outlook for the Bitterroot Valley due to greatly improved air quality·Smoke: Periods of rain and snow will continue today and tomorrow. Recent precipitation has...
Smoke Outlook September 18, 2017
Released: 9/18/2017
Smoke: Rain, snow, and cooler temperatures are expected today and tomorrow. Air could remain stagnant through the afternoon, or until precipitation and southwest winds increase. Overall air...
Smoke Outlook September 17, 2017
Released: 9/17/2017
Smoke: Today will see mild temperatures and lightsouthwest winds. Fire activity will be moderate, so somesmoke is possible, with likely afternoon clearing. Weatherchanges are anticipated for Sunday...
Smoke Outlook September 16, 2017
Released: 9/16/2017
Smoke: Light winds and decreasing chances of rain areexpected today. However, given that some combustion isstill anticipated, smoke could be generated and mayimpact areas directly downwind from...
Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program
Released: 9/15/2017
Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program Smoke Forecast Outlook Program Recognition of the growing threat that wildfire smoke poses to public health and safety has resulted in a proactive...