More snow is expected in the mountains this weekend. Not quite the accumulation of last weekend’s storm, which saw Mt. Bachelor get about 33 inches of snow over about three days, but a decent refresh. Temperatures on the mountain are predicted to drop as well with chances of some high winds.

Local trails are likely soggy, if not muddy, following this week’s snowmelt and rain. They should probably be avoided for the next few days. Lowland, sandy trails in the Redmond area are likely your best bet for some dryer weekend riding.

In town, temperatures are forecasted to reach the mid-40s and drop to near freezing overnight. Expect cloud coverage and a chance of rain Sunday.

Below are some recommended spots for recreation this weekend. For mountain bike and other trail-specific updates, check out bendtrails.org and the BendTrails Facebook group.

Weekend brings more snow in mountains

Mt. Bachelor

While Mt. Bachelor ski area saw no new snow midweek, the mountain received 33 inches of snow in last weekend’s storm, according to the mountain report. And more snow is expected this weekend. Saturday is forecast to get an inch or so of snow, while Sunday should see 4 inches throughout the day, according to the mid-mountain forecast.

Temperatures are supposed to drop on the mountain this weekend as well. Expect temperatures to remain in the 20s with some high winds making it feel colder. Winds will reach 25 mph Saturday morning and 30 mph Sunday afternoon.

As of Thursday morning, the mountain’s base depth was 69 inches. Bachelor has received 153 inches of snow so far this season.

Hoodoo Ski Area

Hoodoo had received no new snow overnight Thursday, staff wrote in the ski area’s report. The ski area is expected to get over 5 inches of snow this weekend, according to the mid-mountain forecast, with some possible rain Sunday afternoon depending on rising temperatures. Hoodoo’s base depth was 47 inches, as of Thursday morning.

Willamette Pass Resort

Willamette Pass had received no new snow in 24 hours, as of Thursday morning, but the ski resort did get 25 inches of snow in the past week, according to the snow report. Its base depth was 39 inches Thursday. The resort had received a total of 70 inches of snow this season. All 30 trails and five of six lifts were open.

Taylor Lake, Pine Hollow Reservoir stocked

Taylor Lake and Pine Hollow Reservoir were each stocked with about 300 brood trout at the beginning of the month, according to reports on the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) website.

Both bodies of water are north of Maupin and over a two-hour drive from Bend. Taylor Lake is along the Columbia River, just north of The Dalles. Pine Hollow Reservoir is near the Wasco County Fairgrounds, just west of Highway 197.

The reservoir was stocked with the Oak Springs hatchery’s surplus of brood trout. Hatchery staff reported that there was ice in the middle of the lake, but the reservoir is fishable from the bank, ODFW reports. It did not distinguish where the trout for Taylor Lake came from.

Check out the ODFW’s website for more fishing reports.

Great time to head out to Tumalo Reservoir

Often used for horseback riding and dirt biking, the trails and forest roads around Tumalo Reservoir are in great condition for gravel riding and trail running this week. Typically considered too loose throughout the summer, this week’s snowmelt and rains have packed down the sandy soil in the area. There’s plenty of different single- and double-track trails to wind and weave around the sagebrush flatlands.

Only a 20-minute drive northwest of Bend, this is a great spot for a morning, midday or dusk jaunt. Take the dog out and enjoy landscape views of the Sisters and rest of the Cascade Mountains.

While in the area, explore the old ruins of Tumalo Dam, a couple of miles north of the reservoir. The historic landmark, at one time, served to create Bull Flat Reservoir, which was intended to irrigate tens of thousands of acres and bring a boom of agricultural prosperity to early 20th century settlers of the Tumalo region.

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

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