NEW WILDLIFE OVERPASS TAKING SHAPE 🦌🐻 Construction of the future I-17 wildlife overpass South of Flagstaff is underway, with girder installation now halfway completed. I-17 is narrowed to one lane in each direction. Expect delays and allow extra time: bit.ly/4oDsEqc

Autumn Johnson, an attorney and executive director of the Arizona Solar Energy Industries Association, says she has a “challenge accepted” personality. It serves her well in her role advocating for solar energy at the Arizona Corporation Commission azcapitoltimes.com/news/2025/08/1…

The Four Corners potato fed people 10,000 years ago and now the ancient, nutrient-packed spud is drawing new interest. buff.ly/0VAULjU

New life jacket loaner station alert! 🚤🦺 We recently set up the first-ever station at Clear Creek Reservoir near Winslow. Remember to #RockTheFloat and wear your life jacket every time you hop on a boat. It could save your life. Learn more: bit.ly/4mslLqK.

Construction on the I-17 wildlife overpass near Flagstaff, which is part of our connectivity initiative, is coming along! 🦌 Arizona DOT installed 13 girders on the structure above northbound lanes, triggering temporary traffic restrictions. More: bit.ly/3JmLG4a. 📷 ADOT

Due to lightning within the resort area, the Arizona Gondola will be temporarily placed on lightning hold at this time. We will continue to monitor the weather and provide updates here.

⚠️ Flash Flood Warning ⚠️ in effect until 4:45 PM MST for the Pipeline Fire scar west of Highway 89. This includes Hutchison Acres and Pine Mountain Estates. More info: weather.gov/fgz/wwa?wfo=KF…. #azwx

Calling all disc golf enthusiasts! Our Disc Golf Tournament is just one week away! 🥏 Whether you're just starting out or consider yourself a pro, this tournament has multiple divisions and is sure to be a whole lot of fun! Join us next Saturday, August 31st! 📹: 08.19.25

Can't recall the last time we did a Monsoon Outlook, so figured we would change it up this morning! Enjoy! #azwx

#AspenFire - Arizona Forestry hand crews getting hand line around fire. Add'l growth expected due to tactical firing ops planned in the next few hours to help secure fire. While activity has slowed, fire producing heavy smoke visible to Flagstaff and surrounding areas due to

Lightning remains within the resort area and the Arizona Gondola & all activities will be closed for the remainder of the day. Both operations are planned to resume at 10 AM tomorrow. The Agassiz Restaurant and Gift Shop will remain open until 2:30 PM.

Yesterday was Pluto Demotion Day 🪐✨ Back in 2006, Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet. But this little world is still making big headlines — from its atmosphere to becoming Arizona’s official state planet in 2024. Let’s celebrate Pluto for all that it is. 💫

Restoration treatments enhance tree growth and alter climatic constraints during extreme drought: research.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/693…

Labor Day Weekend Winter Blowout Sale! 🏷️🎉 Score up to 70% off skis, boards, boots, bindings, jackets, pants, gloves... all the gear you need for the upcoming winter season! Happening Friday - Monday at Fort Valley Lodge, located at the base of Snowbowl Road. See you there!

There were no fire lookout towers in the Arizona of the early 1900s. Instead, early firefighters found tall ponderosa pines near mountain tops or other strategic viewpoints. buff.ly/mtMWiwG

Hard to miss the roar of F-35s over Flagstaff! ✈️ At 7,014 feet, FLG is the 6th-highest commercial airport in the U.S., making it a prime training spot for U.S. and international F-35 pilots from Luke Air Force Base. They’re loud, but always a thrill to see! 🔊👀

One of my favorite fire courses. Loved the math. National Wildfire Coordinating Group

Fire as Custodian of the forest.

ZAB issues CWA 101 till 3 Sep 1905Z ... DVLPG AREA TS MOV 17010KT. TOPS TO FL310 WITH MOD/HVY RAIN. AZ mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/p.php?pid=2025…

The national preparedness level increased to a four (PL4) today at 7:30 a.m. (MDT), after numerous new large fires emerged in California and the Pacific Northwest due to dry lightning. nifc.gov/fire-informati…