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Methow Valley Ranger District Fire Danger & Restrictions
ClosureSafety brief
Updated
Low fire danger today.
The SISI fire is 4,743 acres and 34% contained, with a growing but more contained trend. Fire danger is low in the Methow Valley Ranger District. A closure prohibits entry and trail use within defined Pasayten Wilderness areas, including multiple trails; confirm specific trail status before your trip. Check current conditions and local ranger district updates for any additional restrictions before heading out.
Restrictions
Campfires and Stoves
Equipment and Work
Shooting and Closures
Forest closures and access limitsProhibited
Ptarmigan Fire closure prohibits entry and trail use within defined Pasayten Wilderness areas. Multiple trails closed including Trail 451, 454, 455, 456, 461, 472, 472.1, 473, 474, 477, 478, 482, 484, 484.1, 485, 490, 495, 498, 533, and 749. Pacific Crest Trail 2000 open to northern terminus.
Conditions
- Closure applies to USFS lands within defined areas
- Two separate closure areas defined in order
- Specific trails listed; PCT 2000 open to Canada border
Exceptions
- Federal, State, or local officers in official duty
- Persons with FS-7700-48 permit
Restrictions last checked
Near-surface wildfire smoke forecast
Estimated AQI*
3max avg 0.6 µg/m³ around 6 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 | 0.3 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.4 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈2 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 25, 3:00 PM | 0.3 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.5 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈2 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 25, 4:00 PM | 0.4 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | 0.5 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈2 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 25, 5:00 PM | 0.5 µg/m³ | 0.4 µg/m³ | 0.7 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈3 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 25, 6:00 PM | 0.6 µg/m³ | 0.4 µg/m³ | 0.8 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈3 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 25, 7:00 PM | 0.4 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | 0.5 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈2 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 25, 8:00 PM | 0.3 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | 0.4 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈2 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 25, 9:00 PM | 0.3 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈2 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 25, 10:00 PM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 25, 11:00 PM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 12:00 AM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 1:00 AM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 2:00 AM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 3:00 AM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 4:00 AM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 5:00 AM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 6:00 AM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 7:00 AM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 8:00 AM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 9:00 AM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 10:00 AM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 11:00 AM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 12:00 PM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Oct 26, 1:00 PM | 0.2 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | 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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