The Gorge is my Gym

Good morning,

Windance is your source for just about everything: Kiteboarding, windsurfing, SUP, snow, surf, with a knowledgeable poser-free sales force there to help you choose the right gear. Plenty of demos ensure that you’ll love what you buy. Plus, Windance has the Gorge’s largest selection of used gear and 3 swap meets (next one: July 1st). Not only does Windance bring you great gear and great service, they bring you great parties, with free food, free beer, and the chance to hang out with all your wind-loving friends. Windance, open 7 days a week, 8am-6pm. The people who’ve donated have a chance to win a free wetsuit this week. Now, don’t you want to donate? =)

Before you read on, please remember that this report (wind, snow and events!) is brought to you free of charge. Nobody pays me to do this unless you do! If the report saves you time, money, keeps you in the loop, or just helps you have more fun, please take the time to

make a donation. Suggested minimum: $12. That gets you on the mailing list and in the running for prizes. That’s $1/month You pay more than that in gas driving to the beach or the mountain. I know I’ve saved you that much. Kick down! Thank you for your support!

Happy 4th of July, everyone!

For once, we’re going to have beautiful weather for the 4th of July. We should see the temp reach 80 today, meaning no down jackets tonight! The wind this morning will be in the 5-10 range. It should bump up to 13-17 at Hood River and Stevenson, maybe Mosier, late this afternoon. If you’re out watching the fireworks tonight and you see someone from the Lions Club passing the hat, please make a donation. The fireworks, much like this forecast, cost money, but are free for your enjoyment.

The wind starts off at 10-15 or so early tomorrow morning, picking up to 17-21 by midday or early afternoon through the whole Gorge in the afternoon as the desert heats up more than Portland. On Friday, high pressure off the coast combines with low pressure in the desert for morning wind in the western Gorge at 17-21, picking up to 23-26 mid-morning and holding through much of the day.

In an interesting version of the long term forecast, models are calling for a high above 90 on Saturday and dawn patrol at the Hatch at 25-29, with west wind fading during the day. We’ll have to wait and see if that holds out. Also in the long-term forecast, 15-18 on Sunday.

Sounds like most of the usual Wednesday night events are canceled: the Post and Pinot mountain bike ride is a no-go, the Kayak Shed didn’t know if they were running their shop paddle when I called, and families at Family Man, well, I bet families are doing other things tonight.

But the regular events are back on tomrorow night: Tired road bikers can join the recovery ride leaving Discover Bikes at 5pm, not-tired runners can join the Tri Club for a Post Canyon run at 5, SUP Thursday at Gorge Kayak School, brought to you by Windance, are on at 6, and the Post and Pint ride is on.

Also tomorrow night, the Gorge Bump and Glide series, downwind standup paddling. Check their Facebook page for the start location.

Have an awesome day today!

Temira

Good morning,

Windance is your source for just about everything: Kiteboarding, windsurfing, SUP, snow, surf, with a knowledgeable poser-free sales force there to help you choose the right gear. Plenty of demos ensure that you’ll love what you buy. Plus, Windance has the Gorge’s largest selection of used gear and 3 swap meets (next one: July 1st). Not only does Windance bring you great gear and great service, they bring you great parties, with free food, free beer, and the chance to hang out with all your wind-loving friends. Windance, open 7 days a week, 8am-6pm. The people who’ve donated have a chance to win a free wetsuit this week. Now, don’t you want to donate? =)

Before you read on, please remember that this report (wind, snow and events!) is brought to you free of charge. Nobody pays me to do this unless you do! If the report saves you time, money, keeps you in the loop, or just helps you have more fun, please take the time to

make a donation. Suggested minimum: $12. That gets you on the mailing list and in the running for prizes. That’s $1/month You pay more than that in gas driving to the beach or the mountain. I know I’ve saved you that much. Kick down! Thank you for your support!

The Gorge is on the back side of a weather system today, and as that system keeps moving east, we should see the clouds dissipating. We’ll see gusty west wind this morning in the 21-24 range near Hood River and in the upper valley, with brief stronger periods, and then this afternoon, possibly as early as noon, as the atmosphere stabilizes, we’ll see the wind get steadier and go to 26-30 east of Mosier, with 28-33 possible at Arlington and Roosevelt.

Models aren’t showing much wind for the 4th, but I think we’ll see 10-15 near Hood River by midday, maybe even a late bump to 15-18 if everything shakes out right. Either way, it looks like we’ll have nice summer weather, with mostly clear skies and a high near 80 degrees.

On Thursday, low pressure off the coast keeps the wind in the 5-10 range in the morning and in the 15-18 range in the afternoon.

For events tonight, there’s the ladies standup paddle club, weather permitting, brought to you by Big Winds. Join the gals at the Event Site in Hood River at 5:30 for free standup paddle demos and mini lessons. Also tonight, also at the Event Site, the Hood River Triathlon Club does their weekly practice at 6pm.

Tomorrow night, it’s game on 4th of July, with everyone watching fireworks and BBQing. Don’t forget to make a donation to the Lions Club in Hood River if you’re watching the show. Even $5 helps fund the show, and it’s pretty cheap for an evening’s entertainment.

Have an awesome day today!

Temira