National Park Service
National Park Service Website :
- Park Passes
- Park Updates
- Park Current Conditions
- History of Park / Park Information
Reminder :
Purchase Your National Park Pass!!!
Weather Conditions
Weather conditions can change several times during the day in this region. Be Prepared :
- Have layers available
- Have good comfortable shoes
- Have water, snacks with you
- Have cell phones charged / charging cords
Link : The Weather Channel
Reminder :
- Check weather for the location you are at currently.
- Check weather for the next few key points along your journey.
Live Weather Updates
Access Live Realtime Forecast :
- Nation wide forecasts
- Live moment by moment updates during severe weather events
Link : Max Velocity Live Weather
Key Channel :
- Provides Nationwide weather forecasts
- During severe weather, provides moment by moment updates
Wildfire and Smoke Monitor
Provide wildfire and smoke information for US and Canada
Link : Realtime Fire and Smoke Map
Key Website :
- Ability to zoom in and focus on areas you are traveling to.
- Zoom out to see where fires/smoke are located that may be impacting air quality in the region
Driving and Road Conditions
Provides access to :
- Directions
- Driving Conditions
- Road Construction
- Traffic Alerts
Link : Waze Traffic
Key Note :
While this site relies on drivers to update some conditions, it does tap into local, state and regional road construction and hazard updates.
USGS Earthquakes
Provides access to :
- latest 24 hour earthquake activity across North America
- Can zoom in to specific locations
Note :
This site is interesting as you can see earthquake activity across the North American continent and zoom into regions you are traveling to as well.
Northern Lights
Provides access to :
- Northern Lights forecast for next 30 to 90 mins
- Can zoom in to specific locations
Note :
This site shows NOAA and NWS access to Northern Light viewing potential
