Category: Forecast

Meet Temira,
your Gorge and Mt. Hood forecaster

For almost 30 years, Temira (they/them) has been making the most of what the Gorge has to offer: riding river swell on a foil or windsurf board, carving fresh lines through the snow, and cycling all the gravel and pavement and trails. This is Temira’s playground, their gym… their life’s work.

That’s why in 2006, Temira took it upon themselves to create the most accurate, hyper-local weather forecasts possible. Inaccurate predictions had left too many fellow adventurers caught off-guard and in harm’s way. Temira was determined to change that. Today, Temira’s forecasts have become an essential resource for thousands of skiers, snowboarders, wind sports enthusiasts and travelers through the Gorge. With their guidance, you can plan ahead, time your sessions perfectly, and stay safer on the water, snow, and trails.

But the story doesn’t end there. Temira also authors the TATAS Facebook page – the Gorge’s premier source for microclimate forecasts. When winter storms, extreme heat, or other hazardous conditions (avalanches on SR-14 and I-84, for example!) threaten, this community lifeline becomes a vital resource for locals and visitors alike, helping to keep everyone safe.

Mt. Hood Snow Forecast

Good morning skiers and snowboarders! We’re in for a wild ride today on the slopes. Timberline, Meadows, Teacup, Skibowl… everyone’s going to get some rain and then some snow. Storm skiing’s on tap for Sunday followed by a fun groomer day on Monday. Temps warm up for a couple of days midweek. After that: probably a period of cooler weather for 4 to 6 days followed by alternating rounds of rain and snow. Is this climate change, or is just weather? Unclear, but either way, there’s going to be some fun days coming up!

Today brings impressive rain followed by windy, snowy weather from mid-afternoon on. The snow level will be 10,000′ early, 5000′ around noon, 4000′ in the afternoon, and down around 2000′ after midnight. About 0.9” rain is forecast prior to the switch. We then see 0.3” to 0.4” water equivalent (WE) this afternoon as snow for 2-3” heavy snow at 5000′. overnight, models suggest just 0.2” WE for a couple inches of snow, but add in west wind at 40mph for orographic assistance. Snow total could be double that. Wind today: W 40 pretty much all day and all night.

Sunday looks windy, snowy, and colder. Like storm skiing? Go Sunday. The snow level will be 2500′ in the morning, 2000′ in the afternoon, and 1500′ after midnight, by which time the snow should stop and the sky should clear. During the day Sunday, we’re expecting around 0.6” WE for 6-7” dry powder. In the evening, before the snow stops, we’ll get another inch or two of snow. With strong W/NW wind, snow totals could exceed expectations by 20-40%. Temps will be in the mid-20s at 5000′, and that’ll make for some fine-riding snow! Wind: W 40 in the morning, NW 35-45 in the afternoon, and light/variable after midnight. It’s worth noting that this much wind will shut down the higher lifts, and that switch to NW in the afternoon could shut down a few lifts, or at least make them run slowly.

Monday’s opening gambit: bluebird with light wind. Get it early, because warming in the afternoon will affect snow quality. The free air freezing level rises from 1500′ in the morning to 5500′ in the afternoon and 9000′ after midnight. Temps rise from the mid 20s to the mid 30s in the afternoon. Snow quality: packed powder with spectacular groom. Nordic skiers headed to Teacup and Meadows: blue wax. Wind: light and variable all day long. I have my eye on this one for the skate/lift-serve combo. You should have your eye on it for the groomer/powder combo!

Warmer temps on Tuesday will likely impact the snow quality some, but the low sun angle may save it. It sure has been great the last two weeks despite the warm temps. Temps will head for 40 degrees Tuesday with clear sky in the morning and clouds in the afternoon. Wind: light. Models suggest a little light rain or mixed precip Wednesday afternoon after a dry start. Beyond Wednesday, we start to see hints of accumulating snow Thursday into the weekend. Fingers crossed. We’ll refine this forecast as we get closer. Have an awesome time on the snow today!

Gorge Wind Forecast

Hi friends! Good work with the easterlies this week. Now you have a shot at a couple days of west wind. Sunday looks more predictable and more reliable than Saturday, but don’t rule out a session Saturday prior to the rain arriving. The day starts with easterlies. Ignore them. As a weather system moves this way, we should (I hope) see a short period of gusty 20-25+ form Stevenson to Hood River. That should continue along with the rain, but it’ll be pouring, so… make your own choices! Lesser wind will be found between Mosier and Doug’s – it’s unlikely to be enough. Head somewhere between Avery and Arlington for gusty 24-27+ from late morning on through sunset. Drive pre-emptively for best results, but also, the results may not be great. Tomorrow looks more reliable. River flow over the last 24 hours was 74-178kcfs, river temp is 48.1F, and high temp forecast is just 48F with rain and clouds.

Offshore high pressure settles in on Sunday behind Saturday’s system. Models suggest we’ll have gusty 20-23 from Stevenson to Hood River (more wouldn’t surprise me), and 27-30 from Mosier to Arlington. High pressure builds inland mid-afternoon, and the wind drops dramatically. Get it early for best results. High temp: 47F with intermittent showers west of Mosier and sun out east. Monday stats calm. Easterlies return at 20mph at Iwash and Stevenson in the afternoon. Tuesday; easterlies at 30-35 near Iwash Rock and 20-25 at Stevenson. Lesser easterlies are forecast on Wednesday. Have a great day out there today. Be safe – keep an eye on your buddies. Before you hit the river, swing by Big Winds for the Locals Only Sale: it starts at 9am and has some awesome deals on your favorite gear!

Very basic Hood River weather forecast

Don’t plan your life around this. You really should read Temira’s Awesome Travel Advisory Service on Facebook for a detailed weather forecast.

Nothing this morning turns rainy midday and drizzly this afternoon. Temps start in the low-mid 30s and rise to the upper 40s. Light east wind early. Moderately strong west wind later. 98% chance of rainbows.

Sunday will be drizzly in the morning and partly to mostly cloudy in the afternoon. Temps start in the upper 30s and rise to the upper 40s. Moderately strong westerlies. 99% chance of rainbows.

Monday will be partly cloudy then mostly clear. Temps start in the low-mid 30s and rise to the mid 40s. Calm wind. 0% chance of rainbows.

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Cycling Update

Well. Now it’s raining. Trails that were frozen will turn freeze-thaw with the warming. Just don’t. When it’s wet and muddy, [lease don’t ride, or you’ll do significant trail damage. Then peeps have to fix your mess rather than building new trails. Nobody wants that! Everyone wants new trails. Be a good steward, and pick a different activity

Remember: E-bikes are not allowed on USFS non-moto trails. They are allowed on moto trails.