What this means
Washington doesn't keep one statewide burn ban list, so nobody — including us — can show you a live county status here. The county itself has today's answer: the courthouse, the fire marshal, or the sheriff's office.
Rules change fast in dry weather — confirm with the San Juan County fire marshal or burn line before you light.
Recent history
We started watching San Juan County in August 2026 — as bans come and go, the record builds here.
This week's drought picture for Washington is usually the best clue to where things are headed.
Heading onto national forest land? County rules stop at the boundary — check fire restrictions for the forest instead.