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| Your favorite beach | Dawn Patrol |
9am- 11:30a |
11:30a- 3pm |
3pm- dusk |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rooster Rock | blue | sky | tan | buns | |
| Steven’s Locks | 10-13 | 21-24 | 21-24 | 19-22 | |
| Swell-Hood River | 21-24 | 24-27 | 21-24 | 19-22 | |
| Doug’s, Lyle, Rowena | 10-13 | 14-18 | 21-24 | 19-22 | |
| Rufus, etc. | 5-10 | 5-10 | 5-10 | 5-10 | |
| Roosevelt & Arlington | 5-10 | 5-10 | 5-10 | 5-10 | |
Gorge Wind Forecast
Today’s A It’s Tuesday morning, and the gradients and wind are starting out much bigger than previously predicted. Why? Marine air made it farther into the Willy Valley than predicted, setting us up with .13 pdx-dls first thing this morning. Westerlies start the day at 21-24 from Viento to Mosier. We’ll see a mid-morning bump to 24-27 from Stevenson to Mosier. Afternoon heat will likely knock down the wind to 19-23 from Stevenson to The Dalles. Afternoon atmospheric instability will be another factor decreasing wind quality and strength. River flow is 123kcfs and temp is 70 degrees.
While the offshore situation isn’t ideal, marine air will drive stronger westerlies on Wednesday. Models don’t agree on the strength of the wind – the GFS has a peak of 27-31 and the Euro tops out at 22-25. I’m going to lean on the GFS due to the weather on Tuesday morning; we’re already ahead of the game. So… Dawn Patrol at 21-25 from Viento to Mosier on Wednesday morning followed by afternoon wind at 27-31 from Stevenson to Rufus.
Models disagree again on Thursday. Since it’s my day off, I”m going to be biased and go with the GFS: dawn patrol at 25-29 from Viento to Moiser. Mid-morning westerlies at 28-32+ from Hood River to The Dalles. Afternoon wind at 28-32+ from Stevenson to Arlington. One thing to watch for Thursday is thunderstorm chances; getting the wind early will protect you from any afternoon inconsistencies.
Looking longer range, models disagree on the forecast for the weekend. Friday does look windy, but the details are rather unclear after that. The obvious solution is to take some time off today through Friday if that’s a possibility for you.
COAST, JONES, SAUVIE’S: Coast (north/central/south, wind N unless otherwise specified). Tuesday: NW5/NW5/N10-15, NW swell 3′ at 6 seconds. Wednesday: LTW/LTW/LTNW, NW 3′ @ 7. Thursday: NW5/NW5/NW5, S 3′ @ 17. Jones Tuesday: 25-28. Wednesday: 22-25. Thursday: 7-10. Sauvie’s Tuesday: 6-9. Wednesday: 12-15. Thursday: 7-10.
Hood River Weather Forecast
Clear sky this morning could give way to some thunderstorms later. Temps will be in the upper 60’s early and mid 90’s later. Muggy. Moderate to strong west wind. 1% chance of rainbows. Wednesday may start with high clouds and a colorful sunrise, but should end up mostly clear with a chance of thunderheads. Temps will be in the mid 60’s early and upper 80’s later. Strong west wind. 1% chance of rainbows. Thursday starts with some marine clouds and ends with a chance of thunder. Temps will be in the low 60’s early and low 80’s later. Nuking west wind. 1% chance of rainbows.
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Road and Mountain Biking
Riorden Hill Road is closed between the end of the pavement and Family Man. Family Man is also closed, as is access to it, meaning you will need to choose other routes to Upper Post. Red Hill Road is theoretically closed to cars due to logging. Folks have ridden it on bikes on the weekend, but ride at your own risk. Chip sealing will happen on Highway 30 between Mosier and Rowena Crest August 12-14. Industrial Fire Level is now Level II. Moto is allowed in Post Canyon still and on improved roads (rocked, no vegetation) in forests, but all other trails are closed to motorized use at this time.
All local trails are snow-free. The only unconfirmed trail I have right now is Huffman Peak. Apparently Boulder Lakes is quite overgrown. Whoopdee is closed for logging, but Ronnoc trail and the climb out are open. Red Hill Road is supposedly closed for logging. Ride at your own risk. If you’re riding Underwood, please do not park at the trailhead as per request by SDS. Continue past the trailhead 0.5 miles or so to the new parking area. The cows are off Hospital Hill, which means your dog can come along.
Upcoming Events
Today’s events start with the 6am Kainos Coffee Run in the Dalles, getting you a cup of Joe for finishing. Tonight’s’ activities start with an hour-long silent meditation at Yoga Samadhi at 5:15. At 6, there’s triathlon practice at Mayer park, a by-donation women’s fitness camp at Columbia High School, and youth yoga at HAVEN in The Dalles. AT 6:30, there’s another round of meditation at Samadhi.
Stevenson has the free waterfront music fest Friday and Saturday, and there’s a horse show in Stevenson Saturday. Dance Friday night away at a Street Dance in The Dalles, and catch The movie Mary Poppins plays at Sorosis Park on Saturday evening. Get plenty of sleep this week, because the Perseid meteor shower peaks on Sunday and Monday nights.
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Have an awesome day today!
Temira