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Safe to go this weekend?

Wildfire smoke, closures and heat can turn a trip around at the trailhead. Pick a park for a quick go / watch / wait read from live air quality, active NPS alerts and today's weather — straight from government sources.

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Check before you go to Olympic National Park.

There are serious conditions right now — read the details and the official links before you commit to the trip.

Air quality · AirNow
AQI 42
Good · PM2.5 · Port Angeles-E 5th St
as of Sep 15, 10:00 UTC
Alerts & closures · NPS
Danger Crews Responding to Mount Tom Creek Fire
Information Highway Closures Will Affect Access to Popular Areas
Information South Shore Quinault Road Washed Out Beyond Park Boundary
Danger Bat Tests Positive for Rabies, Visitors Urged to Report Potential Contact
Weather · NOAA
42°F
Overnight · Mostly Cloudy

Conditions change by the hour. Always confirm on the official sources before you go — air quality at AirNow and alerts/closures on the official Olympic National Park page.

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