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| Your favorite beach | Dawn Patrol |
9am- 11:30a |
11:30a- 3pm |
3pm- dusk |
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| Rooster Rock | red | white | blue | buns | |
| Steven’s Locks | 10-15 | 15-20 | 20-24 | 25-29 | |
| Swell-Hood River | G20-25 | 25-29 | 25-29 | 23-26 | |
| Doug’s, Lyle, Rowena | 15-20 | 20-25 | 25-29+ | 25-29 | |
| Rufus, etc. | 20-25 | 25-29 | 25-29+ | 25-29 | |
| Roosevelt & Arlington | 25-29 | 25-29 | 25-29 | 25-29 | |
Gorge Wind Forecast
Deep marine clouds stick around today and tomorrow, resulting in moderate to strong westerlies all the way east to Roosevelt. That’s good news for visitors for the US holiday week. Even better news: models suggest the wind will continue through next Tuesday or Wednesday before a probably switch to high pressure and a bit of a heat wave. But that’s way too far out to be banking on. For now…
Tuesday starts with marine clouds past Hood River. They’ll stick around most of the day in the metro area, driving solid westerlies through the entire Gorge. Head east of Hood River for the longest lasting wind today. 27-30 seems reasonable this afternoon from Rowena to Roosevelt. Morning westerlies in the western Gorge will be up-and-down 15-20. As the clouds burn back a bit, we should see Viento to Mosier pick up to 25-29. Stevenson: 20-24. River flow is 113kcfs and temp is 64 degrees.
On to Wednesday: deep clouds (9000′ or so) move in from the west and stick around for much of the day – Hood River will likely end up partly cloudy. Morning wind will be 12-15 pretty much everywhere. Stevenson to Roosevelt = “everywhere”. We’ll see the wind build to 24-27 from Viento to Rufus and 20-23 in other locations.
Thursday might start off with a few clouds near Hood River, but most likely they’ll be confined to areas west of Viento. Building offshore high pressure on Thursday contributes to stronger synoptic-scale gradients and steadier wind. The day starts with 19-22 from Viento to Moiser. By late morning, on through the afternoon, we’ll have 24-27 from Viento to Rufus. Do be prepared for a mid-afternoon lull near Swell as Portland heats up. Looking long-range, westerlies in the 20’s continue through next Tuesday or so before models hint at decreased wind and increased heat.
COAST, JONES, SAUVIE’S: Coast (north/central/south, wind N unless otherwise specified). Tuesday: NW5/NW5/20-25, SW swell 2′ at 19 seconds. Wednesday: NW5/NW5/25-30, SW 2′ @ 18. Thursday: W5/NW5/25-30, SW 2′ @ 18. Jones Tuesday: 7-10. Wednesday: 10-13. Thursday: 12-15. Sauvie’s Tuesday: 5-8. Wednesday: 5-8. Thursday: 5-8.
Mt. Hood Snow Forecast: on vacation unless needed!
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Hood River Weather Forecast
Deep marine clouds this morning stick around west of Hood River today. Temps will be in the upper 50’s early and low 70’s later. Strong west wind. No rainbows. Wednesday will be cloudy early and partly cloudy later. Very slight chance of morning drizzle. Temps will be in the mid 50’s early and mid 70’s later. Moderate west wind. 5% chance of rainbows. Thursday looks mostly clear and then sunny. Temps will be in the mid 50’s early and near 80 in the afternoon. Moderate to strong westerlies. No rainbows.
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Road and Mountain Biking
All local trails are snow-free. The only unconfirmed trail I have right now is Huffman Peak. 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!
Upcoming Events
Events today include beginning Tai Chi at the Hood River Adult Center at 9:30. Then this evening, there’s silent meditation at 5:15 at Yoga Samadhi and guided meditation at 6:30. There’s free yoga for the under-18 crowd at HAVEN at 5, Zumba Gold at the Hood River Adult Center at 6, and triathlon practice at Mayer Park in Rowena at 6.
Thursday’s the 4th, and that means it’s running race day. The Hero’s challenge is a 10k, 5k, and kids duathlon in Washougal in the morning, and the 44th year of the Kollas Cranmer run goes 7.41 miles from Odell to Hood River. Also the 4th: the annual Dirty Fingers Bike Shop Freedom Ride, a Falls Creek Shuttle. Other goodies this weekend – Gorge Cup windsurfing races at the Event Site Saturday and a watersports swap meet at Windance on Sunday morning.
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Random Morning Thoughts: on vacation.
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Have an awesome day today!
Temira