10/2 forecast

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If you didn’t catch the news yesterday, the forecast has gone into as-needed mode. If you’ve found it useful this summer, or entertaining, or it’s saved you some gas, please take the time to make a small donation at http://tinyurl.com/y9wxspy . You can use your PayPal account, or you can use your credit card by clicking on the logos below (and we know Americans love credit cards!). Anyway, as you might have guessed, it takes quite a bit of time and effort to research all the events and create the wind forecast. If you think it’s worth my trouble, let me know!

Now, done with begging. On to the forecast.

A cold front is working its way across the Gorge this morning. The wind will pick up after it crosses your favorite beach. I’m not going to say it’s going to be great; this setup usually gives gusty, shifty, short-lived wind. However, I think you’ll get 15ish under the clouds in Hood River for much of the day, and 22-25 this afternoon, east of Hood River.

A massive, frigid, powerful, winter-like upper level low sits off the coast tomorrow, sending snow levels plummeting to pass levels and dropping rain showers on the central Gorge. We’ll have light westerlies in the morning, maybe 10ish, slowly picking up into the low twenties by evening. Best wind will be east of HR.

That ULL heads eastward Saturday night, and winds pick up dramatically in its wake. Gradients will be stacked across the Gorge, making winds blast. It’s unclear yet if we’ll see showers, thundershowers, or nuclear force gusts, but we’ll definitely see strong, cold wind.

In other news, tonight is First Friday in Hood River, where you can look at art and wander around sipping your favorite beverage (perhaps hot cocoa is in order?). Tomorrow is Hops Fest in Hood River, where you can come hassle me at the Meadows booth.

Have a great weekend. I’ll send updates as needed (but I’m not getting up early!).


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4 responses to “10/2 forecast”

  1. Temira Avatar

    Hiya, just type in an amount in the Paypal box and then log into paypal. Alternatively, you can type in an amount and click on the visa logo at the bottom of the page. And thank you!

  2. Cap Avatar
    Cap

    Great job with the forecasting this season, Temira! Your efforts are very much appreciated. You have a real knack for this, and hopefully your site will continue to grow.

    Kirk

  3. Larry Avatar

    Daniel, the PayPal link at the very bottom of this site works. 🙂

  4. Daniel Comp Avatar

    Angelina and I would like to donate a couple cups of coffee (modest donor) but the tinyurl is giving a weird paypal message. Can you send or post another?