Category: Forecast

You’ll have another chance to hit the water later today. High pressure off the coast combines with a bit of a thermal gradient this afternoon to swing another round of west winds through the Gorge. I’m not saying it’s going to be super strong, but I think we’ll see 17-20 for much of the day today.

The wind picks up a notch on Saturday, as high pressure off the coast combines with a wea k system passing to the North. Dawn patrol looks like a distinct possibility on Saturday in the Corridor. As the desert warms up towards midday, winds warm up too. Watch for 27-30 for much of the day Saturday.

At this point, it’s looking like Sunday will be a east wind day, but hey, east winds are better than no wind at all.

Before you hit the water Saturday, give Da Kine and CGWA a hand at the Hatchery with the yearly Hatch work party. There’s free Da Kine swag for you if you come help out… Actually, I’d just like to take a moment here to thank Da Kine. They always kick down goodies for work parties and charity events. Da Kine is the best – they support you, so you should support them by buying their awesome gear!

Finally, don’t forget that this weekend is your chance to join Dirty Fingers bike repair for the annual campout at Lewis River. Eat, drink, and ride the boundary trail… what more could you want!?

First off, if you’re a road biker who’s been feeling trapped, be advised that the twin tunnels are open again!

On the wind front, nice cold marine air slid into Porltand last night, a nice hot thermal trough is over the desert, and high pressure is hanging off the coast. Put all that together, and you get west wind in the Gorge. The early gradient was at .14, and that’ll give us 27-31 in the Corridor this morning .

Get it today, because high pressure rebuilds this evening, turning gradients weakly offshore tomorrow.

On Saturday, a shortwave crosses the Northwest, setting up another round of west winds. It’s not clear yet how strong they’ll be, but we’ll all be back on the water.

Also happening today and tomorrow is … the coast, where you can kite or windsurf 20-30 knots with a 5-6 foot swell.

There are a ton of events coming up this weekend. First, you can earn some wind karma at the Hatchery this Saturday. Da Kine and CGWA are sponsoring a work party from 9 to noon at the Hatch. You use the hatch. Come make it better.

On Saturday, Crossfit Hood River is holding a huge fundraiser workout at the Hood River Armory. Crossfit is more than a workout. It’s a spectator sport, so come up and check it out!

Also this weekend is the Dirty Fingers bike repair campout at Lewis River on Saturday and Sunday. Bring your road bike, your mountain bike, a potluck dish, and be prepared to ride the Boundary Trail.