The Gorge Is My Gym

8.8 forecast

If your arms aren’t tired yet, they will be after today. West winds keep blowing through the Gorge. The early gradient was .10 and the cloudline was east of Hood River. That means best winds today will be from Mosier to Maryhill early, filling in from Stevenson to Mosier later on. It’ll be 21-24 this…

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.

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If your arms aren’t tired yet, they will be after today. West winds keep blowing through the Gorge. The early gradient was .10 and the cloudline was east of Hood River. That means best winds today will be from Mosier to Maryhill early, filling in from Stevenson to Mosier later on. It’ll be 21-24 this morning, building to 25-29 later.

It’s going to be kitabel conditions for the Kiteboarding for Cancer event at the Event Site today. If you’re not a kiteboarder, there are standup paddle races, live music, hot BBQ and cold beverages. Go check it out! If you’re an Event Site windsurfer, head to Luhr Jensen or The Hook today, since KB4C has reserved the event site for the weekend.

This evening is the King of the Hook longboard contest. Get your costume and your longboard gear and head to the hook. Registration opens at 4:30 at the west end of the Hook.

A weak front pushes across the Northwest tonight, sending clouds up the Columbia. The west winds probably shift eastward tomorrow. Even if that happens, upper teens start the day, building to 23-27 later on.

If you have a chance to head to Cascade Locks today, go check out the Moth National Championships. Those hydrofoil boats rip, and with this much wind, there’s bound to be spectacular carnage. While you’re down there, stop at the East Wind for a delish malted milkshake.

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Have an awesome day.

Love, Temira