Published 3:30 pm Thursday, May 28, 2026 Central Oregon is expected to cool off this weekend. After 80-degree weather Memorial Day weekend, temperatures are expected to top-out around 60 degrees Fahrenheit this weekend. As of midday Thursday, chances of rain were in the forecast for later in the day and Friday. While Central Oregon did get a few sprinklings of rain this week, it likely won’t impact local trails. Most have been dusty and blown-out for weeks. Much more precipitation would be needed to improve riding conditions, let alone deem them not rideable due to mud. Clear weather and more high 70-degree days are on the way next week. Below are recommended spots for recreation this weekend. Check out Blue Pool along McKenzie River Trail Spring is a great time to experience the glowing blues of Tamolitch Falls, also known as Blue Pool. Along the McKenzie River, the viewpoint is about a 2-mile hike in from the trailhead.…