Tuesday: the powder riding continues…

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The Forecast

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Mt. Hood Snow Forecast – 5000′
Tuesday 1000′->1500′->0′
Wednesday 0′->1500′->0′
Thrusday 0′->1500′->0′

Mt. Hood Snow Forecast

Another three-quarters inch water equivalent dropped another 9-10” of snow on Mt. Hood last night. That’s the kind of snow we call “fluffy”. The powder skiing continues! An inch or two more falls during the day on Tuesday followed by a dry and partly cloudy Wednesday and then more snow Thursday into Friday. Snow levels stay at 1500′ or less for the next 10-12 days, meaning any precip that arrives will fall as the good stuff!

For Tuesday, the snow level will be at 1000′ this morning, 1500′ this afternoon, and back to 0′-500′ overnight. About 0.1” to 0.2” water equivalent (WE) is expected today, before 1pm, for 1-2” additional snow. Overnight: just a trace. Wind will be W 25 this morning, NW 15-25 this afternoon, and NW 10-15 overnight.

Wednesday starts off sunny and cold. High clouds arrive in the afternoon, and light snow starts up after midnight. The snow level will be 0′ in the morning, 1000-1500′ in the afternoon, and 0′ overnight. Just a trace is forecast, and that will fall in the wee hours after midnight. Wind: NW 10-20 in the morning, NW 20-30 in the afternoon, and W 40 after midnight.

Thursday brings a fabulous day of storm skiing. The snow level will be 0′ in the morning, 1500′ in the afternoon, and 0-500′ after midnight. Models suggest 0.3” to 0.4” WE during the day and 0.3” WE overnight. Let’s up those numbers a bit thanks to orographic assistance. Call it 4-6” during the day and 3-5” overnight. Wind: W 40 early (fine), W 50 midday (could affect some lifts), WNW 40 in the afternoon (also a slight chance of problems), and W 40 overnight. Snow Friday morning gives way to sunshine Friday afternoon with the snow level around 1500′. Saturday morning looks dry, but more snow is forecast starting Saturday afternoon. Yippee!

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Gorge Wind Forecast

Light and variable wind starts off Tuesday. In the afternoon, you’ll find westerlies at 14-17 from Stevenson to Mosier. River flow readings are 99-115kcfs, river temp is 38F, and high temp forecast is 40F. Wednesday starts sub-freezing with light westerlies. The wind rises to W 20-23 from Mosier to The Dalles late morning. In the afternoon, you’ll find 12-15 from Stevenson to Doug’s with 22-26 from Avery to Arlington. High temp: 43F. Thursday starts with a weather system and westerlies at 15-20 west of Stevenson, at Viento, and east of The Dalles. Midday wind rises to gusty 25-29 from Stevenson to Boardman. Afternoon: 16-19 from Stevenson to The Dalles with 27-31 from Avery to Boardman. High temp will be in the low 40’s.

Jones, Sauvie Island, Coast – Done for the Season

Hood River Weather Forecast

Clouds stick around all day and could add a few flurries mid-morning but probably won’t. Temps will be in the mid 30’s early and near 40 later. Light to moderate westerlies. 1% chance of rainbows. Wednesday will be partly Nothing early then partly cloudy then high overcast with snow after midnight. Temps will be in the low 20’s early and low 40’s later. Moderate westerlies. No rainbows. Thursday will likely start as wet snow and transition to rain. Temps start in the upper 20’s and rise to the low 40’s. Calm wind early. Strong westerlies later. 95% chance of rainbows.

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Local-ish Events

Please let me know of outdoor-related local-ish events. If you don’t tell me, I don’t know!
Coming up March 4th, it’s the 4x4x24 challenge to raise funds for the Vancity soccer program. You can participate by running 4 miles every 4 hours, participate just a little, or donate. Check out more information here.

Regular weekly events: NK Studios in Bingen has a donation-based yoga class at 7:30am every Tuesday. Ferment’s Tuesday night 4-mile walk/run is at 6pm. There’s meditation with monks at 5:15pm (an hour) and 6:30pm (30 minutes plus a talk) at Yoga Samadhi in White Salmon. At 7:15am on Wednesdays, there’s a run from the White Salmon Bakery. At 7am on Friday morning, there’s a run from Pine Street Bakery. On Fridays at 2:30pm, there’s a free meditation and stretching class at Yoga Samadhi. There’s a weekly group paddle to the Event Site on Sunday at 11 am followed by a free pint at the fire pit at Ferment. That’s the “Paddle n’ Pint”. Also: Wednesday Paddle Sprints at the Event Site at Noon.

Cycling

Well, now the trails are going to be frozen solid. That makes for good riding if you can avoid the invisible icy spots. On the off chance that things thaw later this week under sunny sky, don’t ride. Be prepared to turn around due to freeze-thaw mud. If it was below freezing the night before your ride, don’t ride trails that are exposed to the open air. Those trails will have freeze-thaw conditions, and you’ll do major damage. Consider gravel riding! If you’re parking at Post Canyon, you will need a parking pass. Those can be purchased at many local shops or online.