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8/2 Forecast

We’re starting off with light east winds this morning. There’s a small chance we’ll see enough for kiting or windsurfing this morning for a couple of hours, so keep an eye on the free wind meter on the city of Stevenson’s website. Whatever we get isn’t going to last long.

A front approaches the coast this afternoon, making the wind switch direction. I think we’ll see 16-19 late today, just enough for you to beat the heat with a late-day session on the river.

Tomorrow looks a little more promising for wind. Models are all over the place with the timing, but the overall picture has a front pushing into the Northwest during the day. This generally makes the wind pretty gusty, but it’s hard to complain about solid west winds at the end of August. So… I think we’ll see 25-28 tomorrow by midday. One model, however, is suggesting we could see 30-35 late in the afternoon, so do throw your small gear in the car when you head out.

The weekend is looking windy, as a low pressure trough builds and shifts east.

In other news, today is the Post and Pint ride out of dirty fingers bike repair. Sure, it’s a little dusty up there, but Mitchell has plenty of cold beverages to rinse your dusty throat after the ride. Also tonight is the Hood River Triathlon. That’s a 500 meter swim, a 7 mile bike and a 2 mile run. Meet at 545 at the Event Site. Bonus points if you can figure out how to do both!

Whatever you do today, have an awesome day!

By Temira

Temira Lital is a recreation and travel weather forecaster based in Hood River, Oregon. Temira uses they/them pronouns. They're also a mental health counselor. Temira bikes, skis, windsurfs, paddles a SUP, swims in mountain lakes, and loves gardening. Most recently they've taken up SUP foiling. Temira is powered by La Croix, protein, and beets.