Category: Forecast

Mother Nature sent deep clouds into the Gorge overnight to keep the westerly breezes blowing today. The early gradient was at .14, and it’s growing. An mid-twenties start is soon just a memory. By midday, we’re looking at 30ish from Hood River to Doug’s. Wait a couple more hours and you’ll have 30-35 from Mosier to Arlington this evening.

Honestly, it’s hard to tell where the marine deck ends this early in the morning with high clouds everywhere. As of 6am, it was looking like the marine deck ended around Underwood Mountain, meaning we’ll see wind at the Hatchery. However, clouds should push further inland over the next few hours, meaning the eventual cloudline will end up east of HR. Best wind today? I’d guess Mosier, Doug’s and Arlington, but do watch the Hatchery (duh, of course).

If the models hold for tomorrow, it’ll be the windiest day yet this year (except maybe for that one super-nuker, smoke-on-the-water day at Arlington) We’ll start off with upper twenties (okay, maybe low 30s) in the morning east of the clouds. I haven’t the foggiest idea where the cloudline will end up, but it’s going to blow 35-40 east of the marine deck in the afternoon. Think Doug’s, Maryhill and Arlington for happy thoughts.

If you want less wind today and tomorrow, head to Stevenson. While you’re down there, check out the Moth World Championships for some wild and crazy hydrofoil sailboat racing: http://tinyurl.com/m5qsaz

It’s looking like a weak front on Friday night will keep winds blowing through the Gorge on Saturday. It’s going to be mid twenties or better all day long. Sunday’s looking lighter, but you might want a break by then.

In other news, tonight is the Post and Pint mountain bike ride out of Dirty Fingers. Tomorrow is the first day of Kiteboard for Cancer, and since you’ve already donated at kb4c.org, you can just head to the sandbar and spectate.

And whatever you do today, have an awesome day!

Good morning Gorge sports fanatics!

West winds keep up the streak today. Early gradients were at .13 and winds were in the low twenties in the corridor. Give the desert an hour or two to warm up, and then head down to the Hatch or the Spit for 25-29. If you’re at work, catch the mid-twenties evening session at Doug’s or Mosier.

Tomorrow, break out the Aquanet or Elmer’s glue for your hair, because you’re going to need it. A sub-1000 mb upper level low crosses southern Washington, cranking up Gorge gradients. Clouds in Portland combine with desert sunshine for dawn patrol in the twenties building to midday patrol in the mid-30s. I think we’ll see clouds in the Corridor, so it’s probably Mosier, Doug’s or Arlington. Honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised to see 35-40 at Doug’s tomorrow (and since that’s the only time Doug’s gets good, you might just see me there… although… The Wall if the direction is right… too bad I have to be back in HR at 4pm)

Think about a desert campout, cuz that upper low should be in the desert by Friday morning, setting up a huge day at Maryhill and the eastern desert. Dawn patrol at Arlington should be in the 30ish range, building to the upper 30s later. Don’t forget your smallest kite or tiniest sail. And if you’re desperate, track me down on twitter – I’m GorgeReport – cuz I’ve got 5 Hot Sails under 3.5 for your demo pleasure.

Oh darn… I cleared my schedule for Friday. I’m going to have to windsurf all day. Poor me.

And once again, don’t forget that this weekend is Kiteboard and Standup for Cancer. Head to their website at KB4C.org and kick down. If everyone gives just $5, we’ll be well on the way to their goal of 100 grand. Let me give you my short list of local windsurfers who’ve died because of cancer, to convince you to kick down: Kevin Young, Jeremy Flanagan, Marty Cohen. Now, go donate.

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Whatever you do today, have an awesome day!