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The Forecast
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Mt. Hood Weather Forecast
For now, despite Kate Brown’s emergency declaration about large gatherings, ski season goes on. And if you’re into fresh snow, that’s a good thing, because freshies are on the way Friday night. Flurries continues on Saturday before a return to sunny and somewhat warmer weather next week.For Friday, the day starts cloudy. A couple hours past sunrise, light snowfall arrives. It won’t stop until sometime Saturday. The snow level will be 1000-1500′ all day, 500′ in the evening, and 0′ near Mt. Hood overnight as cold air pours in from the east. About 0.2” water value (WV) falls during the day, for a couple inches of powder. Another 0.4-0.7” WV falls overnight, for 4-7” of additional light, fluffy snow. Wind will be SW 10-15 all day, becoming more southerly at S 10-20 overnight.
Snowfall continues during the day Saturday before tapering off overnight. The snow level near Mt. Hood will be 0′. Mountain temps will be in the low double-digits early and upper teens in the afternoon. About 0.3” WV falls during the day, for 3-4” of new snow. Just a trace falls under partly cloudy sky overnight. Wind: S 10-20 early, light southerly in the afternoon, and E 30 after midnight.
Sunday looks clear over some 5000′ clouds. The snow level will be 0′ with mountain temps in the upper single digits in the morning and upper teens in the afternoon. No precip. With the wind at E 30 mph, it’s going to be very chilly on the hill. Bundle up. Wind will be E 30 early and SE 15 in the afternoon and E 20-25 overnight.
Monday looks clear, sunny and warmer with the freezing level rising to 2000′. Tuesday sees a return to warmer weather with sunshine and an afternoon freezing level of 6500′. It looks like dry weather will continue for at least a couple days after that.
Gorge Wind Forecast
it’s about to get too cold to play on the river, but we’ll have a forecast anyway! Friday starts light and variable with light west gradient. It looks like afternoon wind will pick up to W 4-7 before turning easterly after midnight. Saturday starts with E 20-25 and stays that way all day. Sunday looks like E 40-45 in the morning with E 30-35 in the afternoon.COAST, JONES, SAUVIE’S: Detailed forecast is on winter break.
Hood River Weather Forecast
Cloudy sky this morning does not change today other than the addition of drizzle after noon or so. Drizzle turns to snow after midnight. Temps will be in the upper 30’s early and low 40’s later. Light and variable wind. 2% chance of rainbows. Saturday bring snow flurries through 11am or so and cloudy sky after that. Temps will be in the mid to upper 20’s early and mid 30’s in the afternoon. East wind. No rainbows. Sunday looks partly cloudy. Temps will be near 20 early and in the mid to upper 30’s later. East wind. No rainbows. 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
The latest report from Post, two days ago was “too muddy” due to freeze-thaw. Things may or may not be better there today after a warm and dry night last night. Syncline, Hospital, Ronnoc, and Nestor are all open. If you encounter freeze-thaw mud, please turn around. It’s tempting to finish your ride, yes, but you’ll do major trail damage. Also, I’ve been asked to refer you to Trailforks for current trail conditions. Please load that app on to your phone and use it!Upcoming Events
The Kickstand Coffee and donut run is every Friday – jogging 4.1 miles gets you a free cup of coffee and a donut. There’s a low cost ($5-$10) yoga class at Samadhi at 4pm.Saturday is Pi Day. Shortt Supply has the 3.14 Fun Run at 9:30 am. Bring a pie if you are so inclined. I suspect this will be “weather permitting”, but perhaps not. The Upper Wind Whitewater Festival takes place in Stabler on Saturday. Ferment Brewing has a 5k Fun Run Saturday. Sunday is the “Glides of March” Strava race at Teacup, it’s Meadows’ Spring Demo Day, and it’s also “The Ruff”, a trail run race on Dog Mountain. Ouch. There are two free daylong meditation experiences this weekend at the Mt. Adams Zen Temple. Metta (lovingkindness) practice on Saturday, and a daylong silent retreat on Sunday. Double check all of these events, as many gatherings have been canceled due to Covid-19.
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Temira