MT HOOD SNOW FORECAST
Hey skiers and snowboarders! The current frontal system moved a little farther north than expected last night, and that’s kept Mt Hood both warmer and wetter than models forecast. Since Saturday afternoon, the p-type at 5000′ has been alternating between rain, snow, and snain. Total precip: 1.83” at Meadows and 1.34” at Timberline. Timberline telemetry reports 1-2” new, and Meadows telemetry reports 1” new. Meadows also says 3-6” new up high. Teacup has been moving snow around to create trails out of nothing. They have a big Classic race today and request that you come after 12:30pm, especially if you are skating.
Short term Mt Hood snow forecast
So, here’s where we stand today: rain/snain this morning at 5000′. Models insist the snow level will drop around noon and leave us in colder air with snow falling from the sky. The snow level will be 5500′ this morning, 3000′ this afternoon, and around 2500′ overnight. Models call for about 0.3” rain this morning. This afternoon brings 0.1” to 0.2” water equivalent (WE) as snow this afternoon for 1-2” dense new snow. Overnight, models bring 0.3” to 0.4” WE for 3-4” less-dense snow at 5000′. Wind will be W 10-15 this morning, variable to 10 this afternoon, and W 25 overnight, which could give a little orographic enhancement to the snowfall. Overall, ensembles are calling for 4-10” snow at 5000′ by Monday morning.
Lingering orographic (terrain-enhanced) snowfall continues into Monday morning before clearing takes over in the afternoon. The snow level will be 2500′ in the morning, 3000′ in the afternoon, and the free air freezing level will be 3500′ under clear sky overnight. About 0.1” to 0.2” WE is forecast in the morning for 1-2” new snow. Wind will be W 25 in the morning, W 10 in the afternoon, and SE 15 overnight.
Extended Mt Hood Snow Forecast
Dry, cool weather sticks around for most of next week. The free air freezing level remains below 4000′ all week long with temps generally in the upper 20s to low 30s at 5000′. Some days will be cloudy. Some will be clear. There’s a chance of a couple inches of snow on Friday. Starting next weekend, models are insisting that we’ll move into a snowy pattern. Please let it be so! Stay dry out there today!
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GORGE WIND FORECAST
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SHORT-TERM gorge wind forecast
Hi friends! Sunday and Monday aren’t looking very windy, but there’s a chance we’ll get you on the water on Tuesday. Models hint at moderate westerlies out in the desert on Thursday, but they’re far from certain you’ll get a chance.
Looking at Sunday… it’s wet out there, and we have light/variable wind through the Gorge. ON the west side, the day started with easterlies at 10-15mph. Out in the desert, light westerlies were present. The wind remains light/variable all day. River flow over the last 24 hours was 141-174kcfs, river temp is 41.0F, and high temp forecast is 48F with rain all day.
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LONGER-TERM gorge wind forecast
Monday starts with light westerlies and stays that way all day long. The wind will be under 15mph all day. High temp: 49F with drizzle in the morning and partly cloudy sky in the afternoon.
Tuesday starts with E 45mph at Iwash and ends with E 35mph there. Stevenson starts with 25-30mph, briefly climbs to 35mph, and drops to 20mph in the afternoon. It’s worth mentioning that the wind will spill over the Cascades, which could reduce speeds on the river. High temp: 48F and cloudy. Lesser easterlies, perhaps 20-25mph, are forecast on Wednesday. It’s possible a weak passing system could turn the wind westerly on Thursday, but it’s unlikely it’ll be strong enough to get you on the river. But maybe… fingers crossed! Stay warm and safe out there!
BARE BONES HOOD RIVER WEATHER FORECAST
Rain all day today. Temps start in the low 40s and rise to the upper 40s. Light/variable wind. 56% chance of rainbows. Monday will be drizzly early then showery then partly cloudy. Temps start near 40 and climb to the upper 40s. Light westerlies. 99% chance of rainbows. Tuesday will be cloudy. Temps start in the mid 30s and rise to the upper 40s. Light to moderate easterlies. No rainbows.
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Good morning, neighbors! It’s a wet one out there this morning, and wet it shall be pretty much all day. It’s PERFECT weather for watching the Seahawks smash the Patriots on the biggest TV you can find with the biggest pile of all-American snacks you can gather.
All-American snacks include: chips n’ salsa (origin: Mexico); apple pie (origin: England); hamburgers (origin: Germany); pretzels (origin: Germany); coleslaw (origin: Netherlands); mac n’ cheese (origin: Italy); empañadas (origin: Argentina/Chile); tequeños (Origin: Venezuela); tacos (origin: Mexico); Guacamole (origin: Mexico); Buffalo wings (origin: New York); ramen (origin: Japan); hummus (origin: Palestine); pita bread (origin: Middle East); bubble tea (origin: Taiwan)… Anyway, enjoy your all-American snack fest as you watch the game today!
Glenwood this morning
Up in Glenwood, they’re enjoying all sorts of fabulous snacks this morning: hash browns, bacon, eggs from the backyard… Nobody cares about the temperature there any more because it’s never cold. Hard to tell if it’s just a warm winter (THE WARMEST EVER) or climate change (definitely part of the problem) or a combo of the two, but everyone in Glenwood knows the difference because nobody has frozen their nuts off there this winter. Speaking of freezing… the roads appear clear of !CE-y conditions so far.
Today’s Gorge weather forecast
None of us will freeze our nuts off today, but we will get wet. After a 40ish degree start for all on Super Bowl Sunday morning, temps rise to the upper 40s. Rain sticks around pretty much all day and tapers off tonight. Even south Wasco County and Sherman County will get a soaking today! Wind will be light and variable. Very welcome news: the snow level will fall to around 3000′ this afternoon with accumulating snow for the mountain passes and the ski resorts.
Monday’s Gorge weather forecast
Rain Monday extends as far east as The Dalles through midday. After that: showers taper off. The day ends with partly cloudy sky to the west and sun east of the Cascade crest. Temps: 40F in the morning and 50F in the afternoon with the snow level around 3500′. Wind will be minimal – about 10-15mph out of the west along the river and 25mph on exposed ridges up high. If you’re curious about the total precip we’re expecting, look at the image.
Extended Gorge weather forecast
A partial Nothing returns on Tuesday as do various other types of clouds. Away from the river, you’re likely to find at least some sunshine. Temps may dip below freezing away from the 84/14 corridor to start the day, which means we could face some icy roads. By afternoon, lowland temps rise to the upper 40s. Commuters: expect east wind at 45mph near Iwash (elections are run by states – so says the Constitution) Rock in the morning and 35mph in the afternoon. Stevenson: 30-35mph falling to 20mph.
Dry weather continues through at least Thursday. Tuesday looks cloudy. Wednesday looks clear away from a partial Nothing that will form along the river. Frost is likely anywhere exposed to clear sky overnight. Models suggest rain will return at some point on Friday. No major winter weather events are forecast for the lowlands in the next couple of weeks, but it does look like the mountains could pick up significant snow starting next weekend. Please let it be so! Safe travels. -TATAS
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