Inyo National Forest announced last week that Reds Meadow Road will be open to traffic by Independence Day weekend, but with some stipulations.

Idaho officials are taking proactive steps to combat wildfires, proposing a $100M fire fund, new technologies, and enhanced fire detection to protect residents.

The Idaho Department of Lands will be working on road improvements to certain areas of the city-owned property on Rathdrum Mountain.

"In addition, dropping temperatures are causing wet and slushy areas to refreeze, leading to icy conditions on many roads.