Random Morning Thoughts
I slept in this morning. Sorry. Bad day to sleep in, with lots and lots of people wanting a holiday forecast. Oh well. I have a strong belief that it’s important to listen to the body. If it needs rest, give it rest, or the effects will begin to show in your mind. Or at least, that’s how it works for me!
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Tomorrow’s forecast status:
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| Your favorite beach | Dawn Patrol |
9am- 11:30a |
11:30a- 3pm |
3pm- dusk |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rooster’s Rocks | great day |
to tan | those hidden |
spots | |
| Steven’s Locks | 5-10 | 10-15 | 15-18 | 18-23 | |
| Hatchery/White Salmon Sandbar (minus a few for Hood River) | 13-16 | 15-18 | 22-25 | 22-25 | |
| Doug’s, etc. | 13-16 | 15-18 | 22-25 | 24-27 | |
| Rufus, etc. | 13-16 | 15-18 | 22-25 | 24-27 | |
| Roosevelt, etc. | 10-15 | 10-15 | 15-18 | 15-18 | |
Gorge Wind
I checked the wind on iWindsurf yesterday, and it was windy. When I went to the beach, the wind was still there! Yay! Happy day! Windsurfing is fun. And not only is windsurfing fun, it’s contest-able, and today is the Freedom Frenzy. Head on over to the Hatchery to watch this semi-spur-of-the-moment contest. Heats start at 10am.
The wind today won’t be as strong as yesterday, but it will likely be a touch stronger than tomorrow. We’ll see somewhat gusty 15-18 this morning, slowly rising to 21-24 by early afternoon from Stevenson to Mosier as this weather system clears the area. After 2pm, the wind will pick up to 24-27 from Lyle to Rufus, with 15-18 at Arlington.
Tomorrow starts with 13-15 near Hood River, rising to 22-25 from Stevenson to Mosier midday and filling in at the Lyle/Rowena stretch of river in the afternoon. Sunday starts off light, as a weak low pressure system sits off the coast. As that system moves inland and high pressure builds in behind it, we’ll see 15-18 in the late afternoon, strongest from Stevenson to Hood River.
Monday looks 50/50, but the general pattern next week is “Classic Gorge Setup”. Cross your fingers that the long range models are correct. And remember, next weekend, July 11-13, is Kiteboarding for Cancer. It’s not too late for you to volunteer, participate, donate, or bake cookies for the athletes.
Finally, my thoughts are with all the friends and family of Dale “Wiley” Johnson who passed away kiteboarding at Lincoln City yesterday. From NWKite: “Dale Johnson (aka Wiley) was a friendly, fun loving guy. He was well liked at the fire department and passionate about the things he got into such as dirt biking, welding, and kiteboarding. He was a good kiter and sailed LC a lot. He started about ten years ago and still always wanted to talk kiting.” I am so sad for everyone who knew him, and for our entire wind community. Be well today, all of you. I’m so sorry for your loss.
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Gorge Weather
It’s partly cloudy this morning as yet another weak weather system moves through. A stronger weather system will move far north of us over the weekend, for muggy weather, but no rain or rainbows, here in the Gorge. Temps will be in the low 60’s this morning (with 71% humidity, yikes), and in the low 80’s this afternoon. Tomorrow looks partly cloudy as a system swings north of us. Temps will be in the upper 50’s in the morning and low 80’s in the afternoon. Sunday looks just a touch warmer than Saturday and quite a bit muggier.
Road and Mountain Biking
When I went to the Post n’ Pint last night, the trails were still in Post Canyon. They were getting pretty dry, though, with lots of ball bearings scattered about. Some rain would be nice, but not until the cherries are off the trees. I’m still looking for information on Gunsight and Boulder Lakes trails. Has anyone attempted them in the last week?
As for the road biking, it looks like Sunday is lightest wind day this holiday weekend. So plan on that day for your big ride.
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River Levels
The White Salmon is at 2.75′. The Klickitat is at 1230cfs. The John Day dam is putting out 213ishkcfs and The Dalles dam is reading 213kcfs. Columbia river temp is 64 degrees at The Dalles Dam.
Events – email me if I’ve missed any outdoor-related events
There’s plenty going on for the 4th today, with official fireworks displays in both Hood River and The Dalles tonight. If you like setting off your own fireworks, there’s a do-it-yourself fireworks bash at the Bingen Marina this evening.
During the day today, there’s a 3k/5k/10k run and walk at Ft. Dalles Park at 8am, and there’s Yoga in the Park at 9am. On Mt. Hood today, all active duty police, fire and military personnel get free ½ day passes to Skibowl’s Adventure Park, and tonight is First Friday in Hood River.
Coming up this weekend, there’s youth sailboat racing in Cascade Locks both days at the WIND regatta. On Sunday, there’s the Oregon Enduro bike race in BendAlso on Sunday, there’s a swap meet at Windance from 8 to 1, and there’s free community yoga at Yoga Samadhi in White Salmon at 9am.
Have an awesome day today!
Temira
