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The Forecast
CoronaChat
Understanding of this virus is changing rapidly. We know it can be spread by asymptomatic people. One new piece of information is that there appears to be an airborne component to viral spread. This means six feet is not enough. So what can you do? Well, the CDC is considering suggesting everyone wear a cloth mask to prevent them spreading the virus if they are carrying it. Another thing you can do: stop meeting up with your friends for a walk (saw this last night), only go to stores if you have to, stop riding or running in groups (see: Strava).
Why? Well, look at the graphics on Covid Act Now about what happens for different scenarios: do nothing, strict compliance with social distancing, poor compliance with social distancing, and full lockdown. Stay home. Save lives. You’ve been complaining forever that your life is too busy, right? It’s probably not now. Take a deep breath, and recognize that your isolation makes you part of something bigger – a worldwide effort to stop the spread of a deadly illness. That trip to the grocery store, that bike ride with friends… that stuff kinda pales in comparison, huh?
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Mt. Hood Weather Forecast
Significant snowpack increases over the last 48 hours or so are setting us up for a better water year than expected this summer. It’s also making for treacherous conditions on the passes – I don’t even have to look at Tripcheck to tell you that chains are required. Snowy driving conditions continue over the next few days as low snow levels keep the snowpack climbing. Now, some of you will be tempted to go out backcountry skiing. Take a look at this sobering article about a recent BC rescue and consider carefully if you want to put others at risk. Remember, Timberline, Skibowl, and Meadows are all closed to uphill traffic at this time.The forecast continues for travelers… Expect ice and snow on the roads on Thursday as light snow falls all day and stops overnight. The snow level will be 1000-1500′ early, 2000′ in the afternoon, and 500′ overnight. About 0.1” water value (WV) falls during the day, for an inch of new. A trace falls overnight. Wind: W 10 in the morning, WSW 15 in the afternoon, and W 10 overnight.
Friday looks sunny on the mountain. The free air freezing level (FAF) will be 0-500′ early, 1500′ in the afternoon, and down to 0′ overnight. No precip. Wind: W 10 early, W 20 in the afternoon, and W 5 overnight.
Saturday starts off clear. Clouds move in during the afternoon and a few flurries fall overnight. The snow level will be 0′ early, 3500′ in the afternoon, and 3000′ overnight. Just a trace of new falls. Wind: W 5 early, SW 10 in the afternoon, and SSW 10-15 overnight. Clouds and flurries continues through Monday morning. After that, the models disagree on details, but the general picture suggests dry weather with a chance at significant warming.
Gorge Wind Forecast
First, a public service announcement. All Oregon and Washington State Parks are closed at this time. All Port of Hood River waterfront access is closed at this time. The Army Corps has closed all parks. They have also closed boat ramps. Swell City is also closed. This is an order to obey. It’s not one to sneak around and find a way to get on the river instead. That’s especially for you locals – set a good example so you don’t have folks coming down here from Covid-19 epicenters to play on the river and shop at our stores.For Thursday, early gradients were .04 and .02. Morning westerlies will be 10-13 in the west and 5-10 east of Mosier. After 2pm or so, the wind picks up to gusty 17-20 from Stevenson to Arlington. River flow is 98,900cfs and temp is 45 degrees. Friday starts with W 5-10 everywhere. Afternoon wind picks up to 12-15 in the west and gusty 22-25 from Rowena to Arlington. Saturday starts light, variable, and near freezing. Afternoon wind looks light light easterlies through the whole Gorge.
COAST, JONES, SAUVIE’S: Detailed forecast is on winter break.
Hood River Weather Forecast
Mostly cloudy weather this morning stays that way with scattered sprinkles and a slight chance of a thundershower or downpour in the afternoon. Temps will be in the upper 30’s early and near 50 later. Light to moderate westerlies. 88% chance of rainbows. Friday looks partly cloudy. Temps will just above freezing early and near 50 later. Light west wind in the morning. Moderate in the afternoon. 15% chance of rainbows. Saturday looks partly cloudy early, clear midday, and cloudy in the evening. Temps will be right at freezing early (frost!) and in the mid 50’s later. Light and variable wind. No rainbows. The general trend has shifted drier and warmer for next week. Looking for a complete Columbia Gorge forecast? Looking for more humor in your weather? Obscenities? You’re looking for my TATAS: Temira’s Awesome Travel Advisory Service on Facebook.Cycling
All trails and sno-parks in the Mt. Hood National Forest, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, and Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area are closed. While Post Canyon trails may be open as of this morning, you are not allowed to park at the bottom of Post or anywhere else in the trail system. You must ride there from somewhere else. Given the amount of rain we’ve had the trails will be too muddy to ride anyway. So, skip it! The Mosier Twin Tunnels trail is closed. If you want to ride a bike, please do so on the road where 1) social distancing is possible and 2) you are less likely to get injured and put a strain on the medical system.Upcoming Events – this section is on vacation due to Covid-19
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Temira