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Friday: nice groomer day on mt. hood. sunny weekend. windy next week for the Gorge.

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Mt. Hood Snow Forecast – 5000′
Snow level 4a-8a 8a-12p 12p-4p 4p-8p 8p-4a
Friday
2500′->4000′
Saturday
4000′->5500′->4000′
Sunday
4000′->9000′

Mt. Hood Snow Forecast

A little snow Thursday night gives way to an unsettled Friday and a sunny, sunny, weekend with the freezing level below 6000′. Warmer, still-sunny weather and spring conditions are set for Monday and probably Tuesday. After that, we dive right back into cold-enough weather, but moisture looks limited for now. Maybe that’ll change?

Expect an inch or two of snow Thursday night with the snow level falling to 2500-3000′ by Friday morning under partly cloudy sky. Some mid-level clouds and some high clouds stick around for much of the day. Sunbreaks are likely. The free air freezing level will be 2500′ in the morning, 4000′ in the afternoon, and 4000′ overnight. Wind: WSW 10-15 early, ENE 10 in the afternoon, and E 20-25 after midnight.

Saturday looks clear as can be. The free air freezing level (FAF) will be 4000′ in the morning, 5500′ in the afternoon, and back down to 4000′ overnight. Wind: E 20-25 in the morning, NW 10-15 in the afternoon, and light northerly overnight. Expect hardpack conditions in the morning with a chance of sticky snow in the afternoon.

Sunday will have a few high clouds in the morning and sunshine later. The FAF will be 4000′ in the morning, 5000′ in the afternoon, and 9000′ after midnight. Conditions: hardpack becoming sticky later. Wax warm. Wind: light northerly early, light NW in the afternoon, and N 20+ overnight. Warmer, sunny weather is forecast on Monday and Tuesday with strong northerlies possible Monday and lesser wind Tuesday. after that: back to colder weather with a few inches of snow forecast for Wednesday. Enjoy!  

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Gorge Wind Forecast

Hi friends! Not much happens on Friday and Saturday, but models are warming up to the idea of just-enough west wind on Sunday and a much windier day (and 70 degrees!) on Monday. Tuesday’s the slacker of the next four, and Wednesday looks like a big day on the river. You’ll find strong wind in the western Gorge early and a big day in the desert in the afternoon. The heat won’t stick around for your desert session, but you’ll be working hard enough to stay warm!

Friday starts with E 5-10 at Stevenson and Iwash (Rooster), rises to E 15 for a couple hours mid-morning, and drops back to E 10. Elsewhere: light. Not much happening, right? River flow Thursday was 113-162kcfs, river temp is 47.12F, and high temp forecast is 59F. Saturday starts with E 15-20 at Iwash and E 10 at Stevenson (originally auto-corrected to “Steepness”) By early afternoon, Iwash turns westerly and Stevenson goes calm. Later: W 10-13 from Stevenson to Swell. High temp: 63F. Sunday looks like 16-19 or so from Stevenson to Avery.

Extended forecast: Monday: 25-28 from Stevenson to The Dalles. Tuesday: 12-15? But that’s been bouncing around, so don’t trust it. Wednesday’s forecast have consistently depicted a cold front coming in from the NW with a 10-20 degree temp drop from Tuesday. With a 15-20 degree temp spread possible between the metro area and the desert along with strong offshore high pressure, the eastern Gorge is the place to be. That said, models do hint at a solid hatch session in the morning. This is looking like a good day, if you have the skills, buddies, and safety gear, to do a big downwinder. Paddlers: remember that you do need a PFD and a whistle. Or at least some sort of noisemaker. Sorry… inside joke. But you do need that gear! See you out there!  

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Very basic Hood River weather forecast. Don’t plan your life around this. You really should read TATAS

High clouds Friday morning give way to mid level clouds plus some high clouds plus sunbreaks. Temps start in the mid 30s and rise to the upper 50s. Light easterlies. No rainbows. Saturday will be partly high overcast then clear. Temps start in the mid 30s and rise to the low 60s. Light easterlies early. Calm midday. Light westerlies in the evening. No rainbows. Sunday will be sunny. Temps start in the upper 30s and rise to the mid 60s. Moderate westerlies. No rainbows. Read Temira’s Awesome Travel Advisory Service on Facebook for a detailed forecast that may help you plan your day.  

Local-ish Events

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Indian Bowl and Roll (the baby sis to Amayah’s) opens April 5th in Hood Rivert. The White Salmon – Bingen community-wide yard sale is April 19th and 20th. On April 16th at 6pm, Master Gardener Denis Carlson gives a talk at the Hood River Library on controlling rodents in your garden.

Regular weekly events:. NK Studio’s by-donation Tuesday morning yoga class is back. Ferment’s Tuesday night 4-mile walk/run is at 6pm. There’s meditation with monks at 5:15pm (an hour) and 6:30pm (30 minutes plus a talk) at Yoga Samadhi in White Salmon. The Tri Club is done for the season. At 7:15am on Wednesdays, there’s a run from the White Salmon Bakery. At 7am on Friday morning, there’s a run from Pine Street Bakery. On Fridays at 2:30pm, there’s a free meditation and stretching class at Yoga Samadhi. On Saturday at 9am, there’s a by-donation outdoor group fitness on the 2rd floor deck about Ferment Brewing.  

Cycling

It’s pretty wet out there after a couple days of rain. Best chance for Friday is Syncline. Maybe wait until Sunday before attempting other trails – they’ll be wet from the Wednesday/Thursday rain. Sisterwives and Kleeway in Post Canyon are currently closed for rebuilding. Regarding the trails in general: don’t ride in the mud. You’ll damage the trails. Don’t ride if it was below freezing the previous night and is above freezing (or sunny) when you go to ride; freeze-thaw trails are susceptible to permanent damage. Ride gravel. Ride your trainer. Build trails. There are trail builders seeking extra hands on seven additional miles of trail on Whoopdee. Contact HRATS for more information. If you’re parking at Post Canyon, you will need a parking pass. Those can be purchased at many local shops or online.  

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Thursday: snow for the slopes. rain for the Gorge. Keep an eye on early next week for westerlies.

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Mt. Hood Snow Forecast – 5000′
Snow level 4a-8a 8a-12p 12p-4p 4p-8p 8p-4a
Thursday
2500′->3500′->2500′
Friday
2500′->4000′
Saturday
4000′->5000′

Mt. Hood Snow Forecast

Wet snow has been piling up on the slopes above 4000′ or so all day Wednesday. We’ll add a bit more snow Wednesday night into Thursday, and then we’ll transition to dry weather and sunshine. Models bring back the cold next Wednesday, but they’re all over the map with how much snow the next round of cool weather will bring. So… enjoy the snow we’re getting, and enjoy the sun this weekend!

For Wednesday night, the snow level falls from 4000′ to 2500′ or so with a couple inches of snow. Wind will be SW 25-35. Thursday starts snowy and stays that way through the afternoon. Clear sky returns in the evening, then a few flurries fall after midnight. The snow level will be 2500′ early, 3500′ in the afternoon, and 2500′ after midnight. About 0.3” water equivalent (WE) is forecast during the day for about 3” new snow. Just a trace falls overnight. Expect the snow to be of the middling-dense variety. Wind: SW 25-35 all day dropping to SW 10-15 after midnight.

Friday starts cloudy with lingering light snow. Expect packed powder conditions and excellent groom. Clear sky arrives by mid-morning. The snow level will be 2000′ in the morning and 4000′ from the afternoon on through the night. Wind: SW 5-15 in the morning, ENE 10 in the afternoon, and E 20 overnight. Clear sky is forecast Saturday with decreasing wind. The freezing level maxes out at 5000′. Sunday will also be sunny. The freezing level rises from 5000′ early to 6000′ in the afternoon and 10,000′ overnight. Light wind. Both weekend days should see hardpack snow conditions. Carveable and fast. That’s good for the forecast for now. Make the most of the fresh snow!  

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Gorge Wind Forecast

Hi friends! Not much happens in the next few days, but ensembles like the idea of lots of river playtime next week! For Thursday, we start with light/variable wind, turns to E 15 just at Stevenson, and spin around to west late afternoon. You’ll find W 11-14 west of Hood River and east of Avery with 5-10 in the midday. River flow Wednesday was 121-173kcfs, river temp is 47.12F, and high temp forecast is 54F. With rain. All day.

Friday starts with E 15 at Stevenson and Iwash (Rooster). The wind drops to 10-15 in the afternoon. Elsewhere: light or calm. High temp: 57F with clouds in the morning and mostly clear sky later. Saturday starts with west wind at 5-10 or less and turns to E 10-15 at Stevenson and Iwash as the west side warms. High temp: 62F and mostly clear. Sunday forecast is currently west wind at less than 10mph. Monday: low 20’s at the Hatch. Tuesday: light. Wednesday: 29-33 east of The Dalles. The timing of all this could shift some, but models are consistently pointing to Wednesday afternoon out east. In between now and then, you’ll have several days of warm, sunny weather to practice flatwater paddle ups and dockstarting. Have fun!  

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Very basic Hood River weather forecast. Don’t plan your life around this. You really should read TATAS

Thursday looks like another drizzly day. Temps start in the upper 30s and rise to the mid 50s. Light and variable wind in the morning. Light to moderate westerlies late. 95% chance of rainbows. Friday will be drizzly prior to sunrise then mostly clear. Temps start in the upper 30s and rise to the upper 50s. Light easterlies. 18% chance of rainbows. Saturday will be clear then partly high cloudy. Temps start in the mid 30s and rise to the low 60s. Light westerlies early. Light easterlies later. No rainbows. Read Temira’s Awesome Travel Advisory Service on Facebook for a detailed forecast that may help you plan your day.  

Local-ish Events

Please let me know of outdoor-related local-ish events. If you don’t tell me, I don’t know!

Indian Bowl and Roll (the baby sis to Amayah’s) opens April 5th in Hood Rivert. The White Salmon – Bingen community-wide yard sale is April 19th and 20th. On April 16th at 6pm, Master Gardener Denis Carlson gives a talk at the Hood River Library on controlling rodents in your garden.

Regular weekly events:. NK Studio’s by-donation Tuesday morning yoga class is back. Ferment’s Tuesday night 4-mile walk/run is at 6pm. There’s meditation with monks at 5:15pm (an hour) and 6:30pm (30 minutes plus a talk) at Yoga Samadhi in White Salmon. The Tri Club is done for the season. At 7:15am on Wednesdays, there’s a run from the White Salmon Bakery. At 7am on Friday morning, there’s a run from Pine Street Bakery. On Fridays at 2:30pm, there’s a free meditation and stretching class at Yoga Samadhi. On Saturday at 9am, there’s a by-donation outdoor group fitness on the 2rd floor deck about Ferment Brewing.  

Cycling

It’s wet out there right now. Give it a couple days to dry out. And Thursday doesn’t count because it’ll be raining! Sisterwives and Kleeway in Post Canyon are currently closed for rebuilding. Regarding the trails in general: don’t ride in the mud. You’ll damage the trails. Don’t ride if it was below freezing the previous night and is above freezing (or sunny) when you go to ride; freeze-thaw trails are susceptible to permanent damage. Ride gravel. Ride your trainer. Build trails. There are trail builders seeking extra hands on seven additional miles of trail on Whoopdee. Contact HRATS for more information. If you’re parking at Post Canyon, you will need a parking pass. Those can be purchased at many local shops or online.  

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