This weekend is looking like a mixed bag.

Forecasts are predicting a bit of a chilly weekend for May. Temperatures could reach the 60s Friday, but expect cloudy days with temps staying in the 40s over the weekend and a chance of rain Saturday. With overcast, cool days and fresh snow in the mountains, some late-season turns may be the way to go. Not to mention, Mt. Bachelor is throwing a festival in its parking lot and base area. But folks looking for low-elevation fun are in luck. Many area trails are in great condition.

Deschutes National Forest trail crew supervisor Joe Welke said in last week’s trail report that most lower elevation trails — below 4,500 feet — are snow-free and dry. When climbing to upper portions at Phil’s and other trail systems, use caution as to not cause any damage. Many trails may still have patchy snow. And if your feeling so kind, let Welke, bendtrails.org and/or the BendTrails Facebook group know what you encounter. They always welcome trail updates.

Below are some recommended spots for recreation this weekend.

Try out the Sunriver trails

Start from Sunriver and choose from a couple of different trails — Swan Song, Chain Reaction, Roundabout — before jumping on Afternoon Delight to get some miles in. The intermediate trail is 4.2 miles long and offers 300 feet of elevation gain. It can take you from the Deschutes area near Sunriver to Tyler’s Trailhead and the Wanoga trail system.

The Sisters area has its pick of short, new trails ranging in difficulty. Beginner trails Black Rock and Swan Song offer up to 6 miles of easy riding. These are great ones for the whole family. On top of Afternoon Delight, Elko Point and Roundabout add another four miles of intermediate riding. Expert trail Chain Reaction is a mile of rocky and technical singletrack off of Roundabout.

Wickiup open for season, healthy kokanee

Early reports to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife say that Wickiup Reservoir has healthy kokanee, averaging 16 inches and up to 19 inches, according to its website. Anglers have reported these nice-sized fish but that they are spread out, making schools difficult to locate.

The reservoir, which is west of La Pine and about an hour drive from Bend, is the largest of the Cascade Lakes and second largest in Oregon. It reopened April 22 and boat ramps are currently accessible.

Fresh snow all weekend

Mt. Bachelor: Snow has been falling on the mountain all week. As of Thursday morning, the ski area had received over half a foot of snow in two days and 20 inches over the last week. It’s also supposed to keep snowing through the weekend, according to the mid-mountain forecast, accumulating a few inches every day. Temperatures on the mountain are expected to stay in the 20s except for a warm burst above freezing on Friday.

Bachelor’s base depth is 94 inches, and it has received 370 inches of snow so far this season.

The resort is hosting van-lifer-themed RendezVan festival with camping, activities, food and live music all weekend at the base of the mountain. The lineup includes Seattle-band The Dip, Los Angeles-based Saint Motel and Kansas City-based The Floozies, among others.

Late-season tracks at Dutchman only

Seeing as the mountains in Central Oregon got some snow this week and temperatures will remain cool, Dutchman Sno-Park should still be good to go for any late-season adventurists. Welke wrote in last week’s trail update that Dutchman, which is over 6,000 feet, was the only sno-park in the Deschutes National Forest system with adequate snow coverage for recreation. Welke reported April 11, in his last winter report of the season, that the sno-park had a snowpack ranging from 66 to 96 inches. Dutchman is just across Century Drive from Mt. Bachelor ski area.

Recreationists should expect spring-like conditions on the snow — dense and firm in the morning, softening in the afternoon. Temporary sign removal has begun in the area, visitors are responsible for their own navigation.

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

Rinse off the workweek ick with nighttime skiing at Hoodoo