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| Your favorite beach | Dawn Patrol |
9am- 11:30a |
11:30a- 3pm |
3pm- dusk |
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| Rooster Rock | better | sunscreen | them | buns! | |
| Steven’s Locks | 7-10 | 16-19 | 19-22 | 19-22 | |
| Hatchery/Wunderbar | 14-17 | 17-20 | 20-23 | 16-19 | |
| Doug’s, Lyle, Rowena | 10-13 | 16-19 | 21-24 | 21-24 | |
| Rufus, etc. | 5-10 | 5-10 | 5-10 | 5-10 | |
| Roosevelt & Arlington | 5-10 | 5-10 | 5-10 | 5-10 | |
Gorge Wind Forecast
Miracle blow-dryer wind continues for another couple of days, making the wickedly hot weather slightly more tolerable and slightly more dehydrating. The 5am gradient today was at .10 and .02, signifying something will happen near Hood River. Indeed – you’ll find 14-17 early from Viento to Swell with a quick build to 19-22 from Stevenson to Mosier with 10-13 east of there. In the afternoon, the wind will pick up to 21-24 from Mosier to Doug’s and drop to 16-19 from Stevenson to Hood River as the heat fires up.
Speaking of heat, we’re looking at mid to upper 90’s again on Saturday. The day starts with Dawn Patrol at 18-22. We’ll see a midday lull down to 10-13 and then a late afternoon pick-me-up to 13-16 from Stevenson to Doug’s.
Sunday looks blazing hot with 100 likely. Watch out for floating unicorns on the river. We start the day with 10-13 from Stevenson to Swell. Models seem a bit confused about the afternoon wind; this is probably going to depend on where the hottest of the hot air (aka the heat low) ends up. We’ll probably see light westerlies in the west and light easterlies east of Mosier, but that’s a bit of a guess at this point.
It looks like our cooldown is going to be delayed by a day; the Euro actually has Monday hotter than Sunday. SAD! The general picture is increasing westerlies and decreasing temps for next week, with low 20’s Monday and mid to upper 20’s Tuesday through Thursday. YAY! HAPPY!
BONUS: Jones is the winner for the weekend! Friday: 21-24. Saturday: 21-24. Sunday: 23-26. Sauvie’s: 10-13 the next three days. Coast (north/central/south). Friday: W5/W5/N25-30, NW swell 4′ at 8 seconds. Saturday: W5/W5/N20-25, NW 5′ @ 8. Sunday: W5/W5/15-20, NW 4′ @ 8.
Random Morning Thoughts
Sometimes we avoid things because we “don’t want to hurt other people.” Each person has different reasons behind this – fearing rejection, loss of a relationship, personal discomfort with pain, assumptions about how others experience pain… Generally speaking, these assumptions are based on past experiences that may or may not play out in the present situation.
In addition, “not wanting to hurt others” actually places the responsibility for difficult conversations on the other person. By avoiding the discomfort of “hurting others”, we put them in an uncomfortable position of knowing something is wrong and being forced to raise the topic. In other words, we use “I don’t want to hurt others” as a way to avoid confronting situations.
Whether you accept this premise or not, I encourage you to watch how it plays out in your life. Next time you avoid something to protect someone else from pain, really analyze who is gaining what in this situation. You might be surprised what you learn. May you be courageous. Have an awesome day.
Mt. Hood Mountain Weather Forecast
Friday: clear with a chance of a few convective clouds this evening and overnight. Free air freezing level (FAF): 15,000′. wind: W 10-15 early, WSW 10 in the afternoon and evening. Sunday: clear. FAF: 15,000′. Wind: WSW 5-10 early, SW 10-15 afternoon, SSW 10 overnight. Sunday: clear. FAF: 15,000′. Wind: SSW 10 early, LT E in the afternoon with SW 5-10 above 5000′.
Gorge Weather Forecast
It’s clear. Again. Temps will be in the upper 60’s early and mid 90’s later. Moderate west wind. No rainbows. There’s a chance of high clouds and a tiny chance of convection this evening, giving us a 70% chance of a colorful sunset. Saturday looks hot and clear with a few high clouds possible and a wee chance of thunder near Mt. Adams. Temps will be near 60 early and in the mid 90’s later. Light to moderate west wind. No rainbows. Sunday looks wicked hot. Temps will be in the low 60’s early and near 100 in the afternoon. Light west wind may or may not switch to calm or light easterly. No rainbows. Looks like we’ll finally see a cool down next Wednesday. Southerly upper flow Saturday and Sunday may send smoke our way from Cali.
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Big Winds SUP Center
North America’s largest rental fleet of 2018 paddle boards will soon be up for grabs. Now is the time to try before you buy, and put your name down on the board of your dreams! Inflatables, hardshells, downwind, touring, race and kids’ models, as well as leashes and paddles will go on sale in the coming weeks. Boards from $299. We’re taking names on these boards now because they go fast. And starting today, every board rental session earns you a raffle ticket for a new Kialoa Insanity paddle to be awarded August 18th. It’s all happening now at the Big Winds Event Site SUP Center. Come paddle with us!
White Sprinter Van of the Week
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Road and Mountain Biking
Trails on private timberland (Hospital Hill, Whoopdee, Underwood, and anything else on Kreps, Stevenson, Weyerhauser, etc.) close for the remainder to all uses (even walking your dog) until the end of fire season tomorrow, Saturday, 7/28. Gorge 400 from Wyeth to Herman Creek has reopened. There are about 7 trees down. Plains of Abraham is open. Trails in Hood River County are now closed to motorized use due to fire danger. Bicycles are fine. The Petersburg Loop east of The Dalles is currently closed and under a level 3 evacuation order due to the Substation Fire.
Upcoming Events
Today’s events start off with the Kickstand Coffee Run at 7am, when it’s cool enough to run. Jog it or walk it, and you get a cup of coffee and a donut for your effort. The Columbia Gorge One-Design Regatta starts today in Cascade Locks. If you stick around there tonight, you’ll find the movie Coco at the Cascade Locks Marina at Dusk.
The Patagonia Hood Jam slider fest at Hood River’s Spit runs today and tomorrow. The Bridge of the Gods Kitefest was scheduled this weekend in Stevenson, but it’s now happening next weekend. Centerville has flattrack motorcycle races on Sunday. Last thing – the delta Aquarids meteor shower peaks Saturday and Sunday in the pre-dawn hours.
Click here for the full events calendar.
Have an awesome day today!
Temira
