It’s prime fall riding, running and hiking weather this week. The weekend forecast says it will be dry with mild temperatures, highs reaching 50 degrees. Delay those long-awaited winter activities and soak up fast, firm, leaf-covered trails and possible sun.

Deschutes National Forest trail crew supervisor Joe Welke said Tuesday in a trail update that warm and windy weather has kept Central Oregon’s mountain snowpack low. Unfortunately, no sno-parks have adequate snow coverage for winter recreation, he wrote.

On the bright side, Mt. Bachelor is back open and more areas on the mountain are ski-ready, including two terrain parks. So it’s a good time to head up for some groomer laps. The Dirksen Derby snowboard banked slalom race is also this weekend, for any individuals wanting to compete or spectate. And when more snow comes, pick up a permit before heading out to the sno-parks.

For a full list of conditions updated regularly, visit www.bendbulletin.com/explore/conditions.

Fire restrictions

Fire danger is currently listed as Moderate in the Ochoco National Forests, the Crooked River Grasslands. The Deschutes National Forests and Willamette National Forests fire danger is low.

Industrial Fire Precaution Level has been lowered to 1 as of Sep. 20 in the Deschutes, Ochoco and the Crooked River Grasslands and the Willamette National Forests.

Columbia Park access closure

As of July 22, 2020, Deschutes River access is closed due to safety concerns and to prevent further erosion to the riverbank. The access point will be closed until further notice. For more information visit bendparksandrec.org

Smith Rock Wildlife Habitat Closures

• The Monument Area will be open to climbing beginning July 7, 2023.