The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest (MBSNF) BAER team recently re-assessed National Forest System (NFS) lands impacted by the Bolt Creek, Boulder Lake, and Suiattle River Fires. A previous BAER team had completed an assessment on most of these fires, however, due to the unseasonably late fire season another assessment was determined to be needed to reassess changes in wildfire impacts from the previous assessment. This assessment also includes the Loch Katrine fire which was not previously assessed.
Information about the fires can be found online at: Bolt Creek Fire https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/wanws-bolt-creek-fire, Suiattle River, Boulder Lake and Loch Katrine Fires https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/wamsf-loch-katrine-fire.
After a large wildfire, special actions may be necessary to provide for public and community safety and protect critical natural and cultural resources from post-fire events like soil erosion and flooding. BAER teams focuses on emergency actions necessary to protect human life and safety, property, and natural and cultural resources, including affected watersheds. BAER assessments identify unacceptable risks on federal lands from post-fire threats and help land managers prepare burned areas for potential threats from rainstorms.
The Forest Service BAER team on the MBSNF consisted of hydrologists, soil scientists, botanists, biologists, archaeologists, engineers, and geographic information system (GIS) specialists. The BAER program uses ground and aerial surveys, satellite imagery and computer models to evaluate conditions and recommend emergency treatments to protect values at risk from further damage.
The BAER team coordinated and shared information from their assessment with other federal agencies, as well as state agencies and local counties and municipalities who work with adjacent and downstream private homeowners, landowners, and businesses to prepare for potential post-fire flooding and debris flow impacts.
Bolt Creek BAER Report (1)
Alerts
- Delays possible on PCT at the Summit at Snoqualmie Ski Area
Date(s): May 28, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024
- Camping Restrictions
Date(s): Mar 28, 2024 - May 16, 2026
Forest Order: 06-05-24-02
- Fireworks and Explosive Targets Prohibition
Date(s): Mar 28, 2024 - Jun 22, 2025
Forest Order: 06-00-00-22-01
- Read this Before Climbing or Backpacking on Mt. Baker
Date(s): Mar 7, 2024
- New food storage rules for Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie NF
Date(s): Apr 14, 2023
- Alcohol Prohibitions
Date(s): Mar 28, 2024 - Feb 17, 2027
Forest Order: 06-00-00-23-01
- Wildfire Closures
Date(s): Sep 1, 2022
Closures
- Mallardy Ridge Trailhead and FSR 4030 and 4032 Closure
Date(s): Jun 26, 2024 - Oct 15, 2024
Forest Order: Document Link
- Harris Lake Trailhead and FSR 5510 Closed
Date(s): Jun 26, 2024 - Oct 15, 2024
Forest Order: Document Link
- Middle Fork Camping Closure
Date(s): Jun 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2026
Forest Order: 05-06-2024-04
- FSR 4110 Road Closure
Date(s): Apr 29, 2024 - Oct 15, 2024
Forest Order: 06-05-24-07
- Hwy 542 Closed to Artist Point
Date(s): Oct 23, 2023
- HWY 2 Closed due to new Bolt Creek Fire
Date(s): Sep 10, 2022
- Pincer Creek Fire Closure
Date(s): Oct 12, 2021
- Forest Service Road 41 Closed at Canyon Creek Bridge
Date(s): Sep 23, 2016
Conditions
Road & Trail Conditions
NOTICE: Developed recreation areas including campgrounds, picnic/day-use areas, restrooms, and trailheads/parking areas within the forest are currently closed! For more information click here.
Public Notices
Forest Closure Orders and Use Restrictions
View forest closure orders and use restrictions.
Alerts & Warnings
- Mallardy Ridge Trailhead and FSR 4030 and 4032 Closure
- Harris Lake Trailhead and FSR 5510 Closed
- Middle Fork Camping Closure
- Delays possible on PCT at the Summit at Snoqualmie Ski Area
- FSR 4110 Road Closure
- Camping Restrictions
- Fireworks and Explosive Targets Prohibition
- Read this Before Climbing or Backpacking on Mt. Baker
- Hwy 542 Closed to Artist Point
- New food storage rules for Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie NF
- Alcohol Prohibitions