The Gorge Is My Gym

6/12 Forecast

Good morning, We have more west wind on tap today, although the clouds will burn off faster than yesterday, giving us lighter west wind. 10-15 is the call this morning, building to 17-21 near Hood River by midday, and then shifting to Stevenson and Arlignton late as a system approaches the coast. Tomorrow sees a…

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.

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Good morning,

We have more west wind on tap today, although the clouds will burn off faster than yesterday, giving us lighter west wind. 10-15 is the call this morning, building to 17-21 near Hood River by midday, and then shifting to Stevenson and Arlignton late as a system approaches the coast.

Tomorrow sees a light start with low pressure off the coast. By afternoon, low pressure moves east, kicking the wind up to 13-16 from Stevenson to Hood River and 17-20 from Rowena to Arlington.

Tuesday and Wednesday look windier, with mid-twenties or so, as high pressure off the coast combines with that low in the desert for strong pressure gradients.


The Clymb: free membership. Super cheap gear. Temira approves

There’s more good news today from your friendly Forest Service Bike Ranger, Jimmy T. He reports that Knebal Springs, Bottle Prarie and the Da Kine trail are all clear of logs and rideable. May thanks to all the volunteers who got out there with handsaws and helped clear the trails. They are rough in spots, but they’re ready to go. Surveyor’s still has logs down. Again, just a couple of quick reminders, today is the Dog River Enduro, so consider Dog River closed, and Hospital Hill is closed for approximately two weeks starting tomorrow. Oh, and one last thing: there’s a work party in Post next weekend to open the Mobius trail, a new cross country trail, so make plans to be there for that.

Coming up tomorrow, it’s the first Alternative Ride of the season. Meet at Mountain View Cycles at 6pm for a casual ride to Mosier and back with a long stop at the Thirsty Woman. Please, if you’re coming, lights and helmets are required and spandex and clipless pedals are discouraged.

Have an awesome day today!

Temira

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Have an awesome day.

Love, Temira