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This is the last weekend of the radio recreation report for the year, so that means Temira will probably have to take some time off soon. Yay! But don’t worry. It won’t be long and then you’ll be getting your daily snow forecast. The wind is looking light, with not much wind today and 10-15 mph west wind tomorrow through the whole Gorge. If you’re a windsurfer who uses Doug’s Beach, go help out with the CGWA work party from 9 to noon today.

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Also today, and tomorrow, swing by the Gorge Discovery Center in The Dalles for Gorge Community Days from 10-4 with an auction, music, and all sorts of events.

Coming up for the rest of the month, before ski season takes over, there are ski movies galore. The first, the Powderwhores movie Breaking Trail, plays at Dog River on the 12th.

If you’re wondering about ski season, the latest forecast calls for somewhere between a weak La Nina and a strong La Nina. A weak one gives us around 450” snow on average and a strong one gives us over 600” of snow. Either way, it’s looking like it’s going to be a good ski year on the hill and a wet year in the valley, so a ski pass is a good idea. Meadows photo day is October 30th at the Hood River Inn.

Have an awesome day today!

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Judging by the number of people on the water yesterday (according to Erin, anyway), windsurfing and kiteboarding season is really winding down. However, with the gradients at .12 and .06 this morning, we’ll see another round of west wind today. The morning brings 24-28 from Rowena eastward, but that wind is probably going to fade by midday, getting gusty and holding in the 20-24 range through sundown. At this point, it looks like a Doug’s day, with a break in the clouds right over Doug’s, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see another Wall day today.

Tomorrow and Sunday both look like light wind days, but at least Saturday’s going to be partly sunny. Sunday looks pretty grey and rainy. I guess that means that the fishing is going to be good both days this weekend. If you catch any, feel free to drop them off at my house.

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It’s the first Friday in October tonight, and that means it’s First Friday in Hood River. Come to town and check out local art, local wine, and local music. Also this evening is the Friday night pickup rugby game at the Hood River Marina at 6pm. If you’d rather check out the art and socialize, there’s another rugby game in Mosier at 4pm on Sunday. If you’re feeling politically feisty, consider showing up at First Friday with your 99% or your Tea Party signs (now don’t say I’m not equal opportunity). Hey, 800 other cities and towns are doing it (including Seaside, Oregon, of all places), so we here in Hood River need to get in on the fun too!

Moving on… on Sunday, you can head to Portland and occupy the 26.2 miles on the Portland Marathon route. Or if you’re still working on your marathon training program, the Columbia Gorge marathon is October 23rd.

Finally, if you haven’t headed up to Northwestern Lake to check out the spawning salmon, it’s 100 percent worth it. That’s the first time fish have spawned there in 100 years. And remember, the dam comes out on October 26th.

Have an awesome day today!

Temira