Most Deschutes National Forest sno-parks do not have adequate snow, except Dutchman Flat with 20 to 22 inches, Vista Butte with 11 inches and Swampy Lakes with 8 to 9 inches. Expect heavy use at these areas, and exercise caution. Settling snow and possible rainfall may create hazardous conditions.

Wanoga Sno-play Area has 6 inches of crusty snow. Conditions are hazardous, and play is not recommended. Wanoga Snowmobile Park, Meissner, Edison, Skyliner, Six Mile and Ten Mile sno-parks have marginal to inadequate snow depths. Warmer weather and rain in the forecast make these places inadequate for any winter trail use in the coming days. Kapka Sno-park has 10 inches of new snow and will open as an alternative to Wanoga once it receives a few more inches. Snow pole signs have yet to be placed in Dutchman Flat to the Moon Mountain area.

Recent strong winds brought hundreds of trees down across Deschutes trails and roads. Limited trail clearing is in progress.

Seasonal road closures are in effect for the winter season. Cascade Lakes Highway is closed beyond Mount Bachelor. Highway 46 is closed from Dutchman Flat to Road 4270 at Deschutes Bridge. Road 370 is closed from Highway 46 to Road 16 near Three Creek Lake. McKenzie Pass Highway is closed. Road 21 is closed from Ten Mile Sno-park to the east end of Newberry Caldera. The road to Paulina Peak is also closed for the season. Road 16 is closed from Upper Three Creek Sno-park to Three Creek Lake. All of these roads are now accessible to skiers and snowmobiles.

Strong and fast winter storms can change conditions very quickly. Go out prepared with warm clothing, water, food and other emergency essentials.