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Current Conditions

The current conditions information we offer here is for general reference. Conditions can change rapidly, especially in wilderness areas and any time in winter recreation. Please be prepared when you are embarking on an outdoor adventure.

Ranger District Recreation Updates | Weather | Roads & Travel Conditions | Fire |Advisories

Ranger District (Local) Updates

 Note about District Recreation Updates

These updates cover the most frequently asked about sites and trails. It's a rolling list that follows the opening and closing of access as snow levels change in spring/summer and fall -- and as trails get cleared out in the summer.

Unless there is an "emergency," we generally update the conditions report weekly during the seasons when the snow level is changing.

If you don't see an update for a particular week, it probably means that conditions haven't changed significantly.

Please feel free to contact our Ranger District offices for confirmation and details.

 

Feel free to contact front desk staff by phone for additional local information.

Fire Situation

  • See the fire section of this website for current fire information.
 Be prepared

Learn & know the special safety issues for whatever activity you are planning and be prepared with adequate maps, compass, water, gear, etc. for changing conditions.

Weather

Area weather report: link to NOAA offsite icon
The Willamette National Forest spans a large area. Look for the weather report closest to your planned activity. Here are the local weather reports you can access from the weather link above.

  • Eugene (South Willamette Valley)
  • Salem (Central Willamette Valley)
  • Sweet Home (Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills)
  • Oakridge (Cascades in Lane County)
  • Santiam Pass (Northern Oregon Cascades)
  • Willamette Pass (South Central Oregon Cascades)
Weather disclaimer
Weather presented through USDA Forest Service sites is public domain and derived from data from the National Weather Service. The USDA Forest Service is not responsible for the accuracy of this data.

Roads & Travel Conditions

  • November 21, 2008 ~ National Forest System Road 2207 on the Detroit Ranger District is temporarily closed due to a mudslide
    The road is expected to remain blocked for several months or more.
  • Highway 46 (Breitenbush) and Highway 19 (Aufderheide Drive) are not maintained for winter travel.
    Winter conditions typically set in from October through April. Please check conditions with the Detroit Ranger District (for Highway 46) or the McKenzie River or Middle Fork Ranger Districts (Highway 19) before heading out.
    See District contact information above

  • Road condition information, including winter travel, is available from the Oregon Department of Transportation at -- www.tripcheck.com offsite icon

Advisories

Blue-green Algae Blooms
When the weather stays hot in the summer, Blue-green Algae sometimes blooms in lakes and reservoirs in Oregon. Find out more about these blooms and what precautions to take.

 

 

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