Happy winter and welcome to longer days from here on out. Most winter recreation appears to still be on hold. Although there s a chance of snow today and later in
Except for possible scattered showers Saturday, this week s forecast looks clear with temperatures reaching the mid-50s, making it a great time to head to the mountains.
With the kids back in school and majority of our summer tourists back at home, this time of year is great for exploring all things Central Oregon. A warming trend starts tomorrow and should carry us through the weekend. Highs will be near or just slightly below seasonal average ranges, from the upper 70s to low 80s.
Pro tips on the best snowshoeing this season Some outdoor winter staples look decidedly different this year, and others were just canceled. Not so for self-guided snowshoeing. It s pretty easy to socially distance on snowshoe trails, and they re often less crowded than skiing trails. To help everyone make the most of the trails this year, we reached out to local snowshoer and Snowshoe Trail Coordinator for the Central Oregon Nordic Club, Bob Timmer, to get tips for newbies and seasoned snowshoe enthusiasts alike. Timmer has seen a lot of what Central Oregon snowshoeing has to offer. Since the CONC has a volunteer service agreement with the Forest Service, he s coordinated snowshoe trail maintenance at trails including Edison Butte Sno-Park and the sno-parks off Century Drive since 2013.