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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 Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks.

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

Air quality · AirNow
AQI 56
Moderate · PM2.5 · Pinehurst
as of Oct 30, 15:00 UTC
Alerts & closures · NPS
Park Closure Mineral King Road in Sequoia National Park Is Closed for the Season
Information Fire Restrictions in Place
Park Closure Some Trails Closed in the Grant Grove Area Due to Prescribed Burn Activity
Information Weekday Traffic Delays on Generals Highway North of Giant Forest
Weather · NOAA
42°F
Today · Chance Rain And Snow

Conditions change by the hour. Always confirm on the official sources before you go — air quality at AirNow and alerts/closures on the official Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks page.

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