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

Hi skiers and snowboarders! We’re in for a wild ride over the next several days – lots of snow followed by lots of rain followed by warm weather next week. Before we get into the drama, let’s look at today: it’s a powder day. It’s going to be an awesome one up there!

After light snowfall this morning, we’ll see a brief break in the weather this afternoon. That’s followed by heavy snow tonight. The effective snow level (based on temps at 5000′) will be around 2000′ this morning, 2000′ this afternoon, and 4000′ overnight. Temps rise from the mid 20s at 5000′ to right around freezing after midnight. About 0.2” water equivalent (WE) is expected this morning for a couple inches of snow. Overnight, models call for about 1.1” WE for 8-12” of dense new snow. Wind: W 30 this morning, SW 5-15 this afternoon, and SW 20-40 after midnight. Snow surface today: powder and packed powder. Nordic wax: violet hardwax.

Snow continues Monday morning, tapers off in the afternoon and picks way back up in the evening. The snow level will be 3500-4000′ during the day and will slowly rise to 4500-5000′ overnight. About 0.3” WE is expected in the morning for 2-3” new dense snow. Overnight, 1.2” WE is forecast for 8-11” dense snow. Base-building snow, we call that. It’ll get bumping as lots of people ride it. Wind: SW 20-40 early, W 25 mid-morning, SW 10-20 in the afternoon, and SW 20-35 after midnight.

A wintry mix starts us off on Tuesday, but it quickly transitions to pouring rain. Models haven’t quite coalesced around the path of an associated weather system, which means the exact temps, quantity of precip, and wind aren’t clear yet. That said, it looks very rainy – inches rather than a trace. For the rest of the week, there’s still a lack of clarity, but generally speaking the weather looks above freezing at 5000′ with plenty of dry weather interspersed with periods of rain. Signs of cooler weather pop up in the ensembles at the end of next weekend, but there’s way too much range in the ensembles members to make any sort of precision forecast for that time period. So, get out there and enjoy today’s powder!

Gorge Wind Forecast

Hi friends! Unimpressive easterlies stick around for a few days followed by a slight chance of westerlies on Wednesday depending on the path of an incoming low. In this time period, there will also be impressive rain. Sunday starts with light onshore pressures: 30.20/30.18/30.12. Gradients quickly go flat and switch to easterly this afternoon. Iwash (Rooster) builds to 25 mph, and Stevenson rises to 10-15mph. River flow over the last 24 hours was 90-140kcfs, river temp is 45.86F, and high temp forecast is 42F.

Monday starts with E 35 at Iwash and E 25 at Stevenson. The wind quickly drops 10mph and keeps dropping into early afternoon, when Iwash will be reading 15mph and Stevenson just 10mph. The wind picks up a bit from there. By sunset, we’ll have 25mph at Iwash and 15mph at Stevenson. High temp: 40F and rainy much of the day. Tuesday looks incredibly rainy. Easterlies will be 30mph at Iwash and 20mph at Stevenson. High temp: 42F. There’s a slight chance of westerlies on Wednesday, but most ensembles members are not on board with this. Beyond Wednesday: probably more easterlies. Have a great day out there!

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.

Mostly cloudy today with showers early and rain overnight. Temps start in the upper 30s and rise to the low 40s. Light and variable wind. 61% chance of rainbows.

Monday will be rainy with a break in the afternoon. It’ll be torrentially wet overnight. Temps start in the mid 30s and rise to 40 or so. Light easterlies. 98% chance of rainbows.

Tuesday will be incredibly wet. Temps start in the mid 30s and rise to the low 40s. Light easterlies.0% chance of rainbows.

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Cycling Update

Trails have been a mix of frozen, hoar-frost (unrideable), and freeze-thaw. When it’s wet and muddy, or when there are freeze-thaw conditions, please 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.