Roosevelt County, MT Local Emergency Planning Committee

05/14/2026

⚠️ Travel Advisory Still in Effect ⚠️

There are still severe driving conditions being reported from Wolf Point to the North Dakota border. Low visibility and hazardous road conditions continue to make travel dangerous.

Please avoid traveling unless absolutely necessary and use extreme caution if you must be on the road.

Monitor local updates and road reports before traveling. Stay safe.

05/14/2026

05/14/2026

⚠️ Travel Advisory ⚠️

Please be advised that MDT has closed Highway 16 from Culbertson to Sidney due to multiple crashes.

Motorists are urged to use caution and avoid unnecessary travel until conditions improve.

Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

05/14/2026

Update May 14 2026 @ 12:20

⚠️ Travel Advisory ⚠️

Due to extremely low visibility from Wolf Point to the North Dakota border along Highway 2, travel is advised for emergency purposes only. Multiple crashes are being reported in the area.

Please avoid unnecessary travel and use extreme caution if you must be on the roads. Conditions can change rapidly.

Stay safe and continue to monitor local updates.

05/14/2026

⚠️ Travel Advisory – Use Caution ⚠️

High winds are creating low visibility conditions across the area. If you must travel, please use extreme caution, reduce speed, and be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions.

🚗 Turn on headlights
🌬 Watch for strong crosswinds

Please allow extra travel time and stay safe.

Severe blowing dust with winds gusting up to 80 mph is reducing visibility to near zero in areas, including the US-2 corridor. US-2 is now closed between Dodson and Wolf Point. A Blowing Dust Advisory is in effect until 6PM with High Wind Warning continuing until midnight tonight. Use extra caution and avoid travel if possible.

05/14/2026

Severe blowing dust with winds gusting up to 80 mph is reducing visibility to near zero in areas, including the US-2 corridor. US-2 is now closed between Dodson and Wolf Point. A Blowing Dust Advisory is in effect until 6PM with High Wind Warning continuing until midnight tonight. Use extra caution and avoid travel if possible.

05/10/2026

📢 PUBLIC NOTICE – ROOSEVELT COUNTY FIRE SAFETY 🔥

Roosevelt County is experiencing a very dry spring, making fire safety and awareness crucial for everyone.

The first step in preventing wildfires is using the County Burn Permit System. This system helps notify the public, fire departments, law enforcement, and dispatch of any planned burning within the county.

The decision to open or close the burn permit system is not taken lightly. It is based on several factors, including weather conditions, fuel conditions, and fire department availability.

Roosevelt County fire departments are volunteer-based, meaning firefighters must leave their jobs and families to respond to fires. Burning without using the burn permit system wastes valuable county resources and time responding to preventable incidents. Individuals who burn without a permit may also be held personally liable for suppression costs and damages.

For burns on Fort Peck Tribal lands, please contact the BIA Office for a burn permit.

County Burn Permit System:
https://app.egovmt.com/burnpermit/

Thank you for doing your part to help keep Roosevelt County safe.

— Roosevelt County Fire Departments

05/02/2026

Burn Permit System Temporarily Turned Off 🚫🔥

Based on NOAA’s monthly drought outlook, weather predictions for May, and current fire activity in Roosevelt County, the burn permit system has been turned OFF until conditions improve.

⚠️ This is NOT a burn ban, but restrictions are in place:

Only recreational fires are allowed

Fires must be less than 48 inches in diameter

Must be contained within a nonflammable fire ring

A reliable extinguishing source must be readily available

Please use caution and help prevent wildfires. Updates will be provided as conditions change.