The Gorge Is My Gym

12/4 Forecast

Good morning! First things first. You might have noticed some street closure action in Hood River this morning. That’s because 2nd Wind is putting on the USASA rail jam all day on 4th Street. And that right there is why I love Hood River. We’re not afraid to close roads to run a rail jam.…

Meet your forecaster: Temira

For almost 30 years, Temira (they/them) has been making the most of the Gorge: riding river swell, shredding powder, and cycling all the gravel and pavement and trails. This is Temira’s playground, their gym… their life’s work.

This passion led Temira to take a vow: In 2006, Temira decided to provide the most accurate, hyper-local weather forecasts possible. Today, Temira’s forecasts have become an essential resource for thousands of skiers, snowboarders, wind sports enthusiasts and Gorge commuters. With Temira’s guidance, you can plan ahead, time your sessions perfectly, and just plain have more fun! But the story doesn’t end there.

There’s “Temira’s Awesome Travel Advisory Service” and “Valuable Advice for Gardeners Inhabiting Neighboring Areas” – the Gorge’s premier microclimate forecast and gardening information. When winter storms, extreme heat, hail, or avalanches on SR-14 and I-84 threaten, TATAS keeps everyone and their tomatoes and giant pumpkins and cash crops safe.

Temira’s relentless efforts keep the forecasts flowing. But it ain’t easy: each forecast takes a couple of hours. That’s where you come in. By contributing, you’re not just supporting Temira’s passion project – you’re investing in the safety and well-being of the entire Gorge community. Your financial support ensures these essential forecasts remain accessible to all, free of charge.

So please take a moment to click one of the buttons below. Donate $19.99 or more (how much does this forecast enhance your life?) and get the email in your inbox. Or just contribute enough for a cup or pound of coffee. I need coffee! Every contribution, no matter the amount, makes a difference. Help me keep this labor of love alive, so we can all commute safely, play in the river, and shred Mt. Hood with the best weather forecasts possible. Thank you!

Electronic payments not your thing? Temira / PO Box 841 / Hood River, OR 97031

Click on the buttons below to make a contribution. Thank you!

Click to Donate via Paypal
Auto-Renew subscriptions / contributions
Click to Venmo: @theGorgeIsMyGym
cash / Checks to “Temira”: PO Box 841, Hood River

Good morning!

First things first. You might have noticed some street closure action in
Hood River this morning. That’s because 2nd Wind is putting on the USASA
rail jam all day on 4th Street. And that right there is why I love Hood
River. We’re not afraid to close roads to run a rail jam. Thank you to Pepi
for putting it on, and thanks to the City of Hood River (aka Arthur) for
helping make this happen.

The La Nina chill continues in the Gorge today with strong east winds
through the Gorge. The morning gradient is at .23, and that’s enough for
averages in excess of 40mph, along with early morning windspeeds of 20mph at
Stevenson. The wind at Stevenson will pick up a bit (how could it not, with
such a huge gradient) later today to 30mph or so. These east winds will hold
through Wednesday.

The easterlies are not a good sign for driving in the Gorge late Tuesday
night to Wednesday, as we’re going to see a very wet frontal system ride
over the top of the cold air. Expect 1″ or so of moisture in the Gorge
Tuesday night into Wednesday, making for a snowy day on Wednesday.

Now, on to the mountain forecast. Light snow today, light snow tomorrow,
and a few inches on Monday. The next storm moves in late Tuesday night or
during the day Wednesday with a chance of a period of rain on the slopes.
Snow levels will start off near 6000′, dropping to 4000′ after the front
passes Wednesday. If we don’t see rain, we’ll see a total of 18-22″ of new
snow with this system, making Wednesday night or Thursday the best ski
session of the week.

Okay, I’d better get back to work before someone sees me writing a forecast
(Hi Paul Jones)

Have a great day, and sorry about the text-only forecast. Better than
nothing, right?

Temira

PREVIOUS POSTS

Have an awesome day.

Love, Temira