As of early this morning, there was nothing, zero, no wind at all happening on the Columbia. This zeroness was driven by a west .01 (pdx-dls) gradient, a passing weak disturbance, and a heat low over western Cascadia. Near-zero wind will continue through mid-morning, when the westerlies will finally pick up to a blistering 5-10 from Multnomah Falls to Stevenson. Yep, it’s going to get pretty wild out there midday! Continued after the chart…
| Your favorite beach | Dawn Patrol |
9am- 11:30a |
11:30a- 3pm |
3pm- dusk |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rooster Rock | buff | sand | buff | buns | |
| Steven’s Locks | LTV | LTV | 5-10 | 13-16 | |
| Hatchery/White Salmon Sandbar (minus a few for Hood River) | LTV | LTV | 5-10 | 13-16 | |
| Doug’s, Lyle, Rowena | LTV | LTV | 5-10 | 13-16 | |
| Rufus, etc. | LTV | LTV | LTV | LTV | |
| Roosevelt, etc. | LTV | LTV | LTV | LTV | |
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Gorge wind forecast, continued…
By mid-afternoon today (Saturday), we should have 13-16 from Steven’s Locks to the White Salmon Sandbar. In the evening, we may just see the wind pick up to 18-22 from Steven’s Locks to The Dalles. 99 degrees and windy. That will be nice. Nice enough that I might just break out my biggest sail (4.5) and get on the river to cool off.
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The thermal trough shifts east on Sunday, and a weak disturbance moves through. That’ll drag more marine clouds into Portland, setting up the Gorge for a windy, if not-quite-nuking, day. As of Saturday morning, models were suggesting Dawn Patrol at 21-24 from Viento to the Wonderbar. By late morning, we should have 24-27 from Viento to The Dalles, with the possibility of the Maryhill stretch joining in the afternoon. Stevenson should start out at 7-11 and build to 20-23.
Now, that weather system moving through on Sunday, that could cause some trouble. It may impact the wind quality and duration near the Hatchery. If so, there’s always Stevenson, Mosier, and Doug’s.
A deeper marine push on Monday sets us up for another windy day. Expect Dawn Patrol at 23-26 from Viento to Mosier on Monday morning. By late morning, we should have 24-28 from Viento to Mosier, filling in from Stevenson to Rufus in the afternoon. Tuesday looks much like Monday, with the potential for slightly stronger afternoon wind.
Jones, Sauvie’s, Coast Beta Test Forecast
Jones Saturday: 23-26. Jones Sunday: 23-26. Jones Monday: 23-26. Sauvie’s Saturday: 16-19 late. Sunday: 10-13+. Monday: 10-13. Coast (north/central/south). Saturday: 15-20/15-20/20-25, W swell 6′ at 12 seconds. Sunday: 15-20/20-25/30+, NW 6′ @ 10. Monday: 15-20/20-25/30+, W 5′ @ 15.
Mt. Hood Snow Forecast
There will be snow on the ground at Mt. Hood today, and every day until the glaciers completely melt away.
Random Morning Thoughts
It’s really a lovely morning out there, isn’t it? It’s so lovely that I’m going to set the random thoughts aside for today and go for a bike ride before the heat arrives. Have an awesome day!
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Gorge Weather Forecast
We maxed out at 99 degrees yesterday, and the forecast is for the same today. Temps will be in the low 60’s early (open windows AND doors) and upper 90’s this afternoon (close everything before that happens). Tomorrow looks cooler. Temps will be in the upper 50’s early and the mid 80’s in the afternoon. Moderate to strong wind. No rainbows. Monday looks sunny with maybe just possibly a few scattered marine clouds. Temps will be in the upper 50’s early and the mid 80’s in the afternoon. Moderate to strong wind. No rainbows.
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White Sprinter Van of the Day
Road and Mountain Biking
All trails on Kreps and SDS lands are now closed. That means Whoopdee and Hospital Hill. The ban is actually wider than that – all access is closed to all users. Yes, even you and your puppy. Everyone is banned from Kreps and SDS lands until fire season is over.
Upcoming Events
Today’s community events include a trail run at 8am in Post Canyon, a women’s road bike ride leaving mountain view cycles at 9, and the Post Canyon 50k ultramarathon. Speaking of trails, all Kreps and SDS lands are closed to all users as of today due to fire danger.
Other events today include a geocache race at Meadows, a half-day meditation retreat at Yoga Samadhi, Cinderella at Hood River Movies in the Park at Dusk, Stone in Love at Lewis and Clark Park in The Dalles, and Mike’s Ice Cream’s 30th anniversary party in Hood River starting at 6, with free ice cream and drinks. The Perseid meteor shower continues tonight, best after midnight and best facing northeast away from city lights.
Do not forget that there are drag races at the Dallesport Airport tomorrow starting at 10am. How often do you get to see drag races in the Gorge? Almost never. So go check it out.
Have an awesome day today!
Temira
