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Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs Ranger District Fire Danger & Restrictions
RestrictionsSafety brief
Updated
Very high fire danger today.
The fire danger rating is very high for the Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs Ranger District. A segment of the Ridge Runner National Recreation Trail is closed due to activity from the Tabor Fire. Check current conditions and specific ranger district restrictions before your trip, as fire rules can change.
Restrictions
Campfires and Stoves
Equipment and Work
Shooting and Closures
Forest closures and access limitsRestricted
Ridge Runner National Recreation Trail segment closed due to Tabor Fire activity.
Conditions
- Closed trailheads: North Fork Hay Hollow (Braddock Lake), CC Wrangler
- Closed trail sections: entire loop south from Hay Hollow before Devils Backbone Wilderness Area, and trail segment from North Fork/CC Wrangler Trailhead leading north to the loop
Restrictions last checked
Near-surface wildfire smoke forecast
Estimated AQI*
7max avg 1.3 µg/m³ around 2 PM
Good wildfire smoke
Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:00 PM
* Estimated AQI is an equivalent interpretation of forecast wildfire-smoke PM2.5 only; it is not an observed or official AQI reading.
| Local time | District average | p10 | p90 | Estimated AQI* | Smoke category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2:00 PM | 1.3 µg/m³ | 1 µg/m³ | 1.6 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈7 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 25, 3:00 PM | 1.2 µg/m³ | 1 µg/m³ | 1.4 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈7 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 25, 4:00 PM | 1.1 µg/m³ | 1 µg/m³ | 1.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈6 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 25, 5:00 PM | 1 µg/m³ | 0.9 µg/m³ | 1.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈6 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 25, 6:00 PM | 1 µg/m³ | 0.8 µg/m³ | 1.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈6 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 25, 7:00 PM | 0.9 µg/m³ | 0.7 µg/m³ | 1.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈5 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 25, 8:00 PM | 0.9 µg/m³ | 0.7 µg/m³ | 1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈5 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 25, 9:00 PM | 0.9 µg/m³ | 0.7 µg/m³ | 1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈5 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 25, 10:00 PM | 0.9 µg/m³ | 0.8 µg/m³ | 1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈5 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 25, 11:00 PM | 0.9 µg/m³ | 0.8 µg/m³ | 0.9 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈5 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 12:00 AM | 0.9 µg/m³ | 0.8 µg/m³ | 0.9 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈5 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 1:00 AM | 0.9 µg/m³ | 0.8 µg/m³ | 1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈5 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 2:00 AM | 0.9 µg/m³ | 0.7 µg/m³ | 0.9 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈5 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 3:00 AM | 0.8 µg/m³ | 0.6 µg/m³ | 0.9 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈4 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 4:00 AM | 0.7 µg/m³ | 0.5 µg/m³ | 0.9 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈4 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 5:00 AM | 0.7 µg/m³ | 0.5 µg/m³ | 0.9 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈4 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 6:00 AM | 0.6 µg/m³ | 0.5 µg/m³ | 0.9 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈3 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 7:00 AM | 0.6 µg/m³ | 0.5 µg/m³ | 0.9 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈3 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 8:00 AM | 0.6 µg/m³ | 0.5 µg/m³ | 0.9 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈3 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 9:00 AM | 0.6 µg/m³ | 0.5 µg/m³ | 0.9 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈3 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 10:00 AM | 0.6 µg/m³ | 0.4 µg/m³ | 0.9 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈3 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 11:00 AM | 0.6 µg/m³ | 0.4 µg/m³ | 0.8 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈3 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 12:00 PM | 0.6 µg/m³ | 0.4 µg/m³ | 0.8 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈3 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 1:00 PM | 0.5 µg/m³ | 0.4 µg/m³ | 0.8 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈3 | Good wildfire smoke |
* Estimated AQI is an equivalent interpretation of forecast wildfire-smoke PM2.5 only; it is not an observed or official AQI reading. HRRR forecasts near-ground smoke; district values are area-weighted, conditions vary by location, and other pollution sources are not included.
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