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Skykomish Ranger District Fire Danger & Restrictions

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Safety brief

Updated

Moderate fire danger today.

Fire danger is moderate in the Skykomish Ranger District. All wood, charcoal, and solid-fuel campfires are prohibited forest-wide, and campfires are also banned in developed campgrounds. Pressurized liquid fuel and propane stoves are allowed with a functioning on-off switch and three-foot clearance. The Pacific Crest Trail is closed between Snoqualmie Pass and Highway 2, with a detour available. Always check current conditions and specific area regulations before your trip.

Restrictions

Campfires and Stoves

Equipment and Work

Shooting and Closures

Backcountry campfiresProhibited

All wood, charcoal, and solid-fuel campfires prohibited forest-wide.

Exceptions

  • Pressurized liquid fuel/propane stoves with on-off switch, cleared 3 feet from flammable material
06-05-26-10
Campground campfiresProhibited

Campfires prohibited in all developed campgrounds.

Exceptions

  • Pressurized liquid fuel/propane stoves with on-off switch, cleared 3 feet from flammable material
06-05-26-10
Propane fuel and camp stovesRestricted

Pressurized liquid fuel and propane stoves allowed with functioning on-off switch and 3-foot clearance.

Conditions

  • On-off switch or valve to extinguish fire immediately
  • Flammable vegetation cleared minimum 3 feet away on all sides
06-05-26-10
Welding and grindingProhibited

Acetylene and open-flame torches prohibited.

06-05-26-10
ExplosivesProhibited

Explosives prohibited.

06-05-26-10
Target shootingProhibited

Firearm discharge prohibited except during lawful hunting.

Exceptions

  • Lawful hunting
06-05-26-15
Forest closures and access limitsRestricted

Pacific Crest Trail closed between Snoqualmie Pass and Highway 2; detour available.

Conditions

  • PCT closure due to Three Queens Fire activity

Exceptions

  • Federal, State, local officers; organized rescue/fire-fighting forces; persons with valid FS-7700-48 permit
06-17-03-2026-32

Restrictions last checked

Near-surface wildfire smoke forecast

Estimated AQI*

1max avg 0.1 µg/m³ around 2 PM

Good wildfire smoke

Next 24 hours

Forecast updated Sep 9, 2026, 2:03 PM

District average10th–90th percentile

* Estimated AQI is an equivalent interpretation of forecast wildfire-smoke PM2.5 only; it is not an observed or official AQI reading.

Hourly wildfire-smoke PM2.5 forecast across the district
Local timeDistrict averagep10p90Estimated AQI*Smoke category
Sep 9, 2:00 PM0.1 µg/m³0 µg/m³0.1 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈1Good wildfire smoke
Sep 9, 3:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0.1 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 9, 4:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0.1 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 9, 5:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0.1 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 9, 6:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 9, 7:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 9, 8:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 9, 9:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 9, 10:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 9, 11:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 12:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 1:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 2:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 3:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 4:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 5:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 6:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 7:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 8:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 9:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 10:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 11:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 12:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 1:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good 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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Changed from Very High to Moderate on Sep 9.

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