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Somehow I missed that yesterday was national bike to school and bike to work day, so congratulations to everyone out there who took part in that event. If you liked riding your bike, keep at it, because this week and next are the annual Eco-challenge. You can take on any sort of earth-friendly mission for these two weeks. Check out ecochallenge.org for more information, and join team Hood River while you’re there.

In wind news, there’s high pressure building off the coast today, and that’s going to make the west wind blow. We’ll see a quick build to 25-28 from Mosier (or maybe Rowena) east to Arlington today, with the strongest, steadiest wind from Rowena to Rufus. I can’t guarantee the direction will be good on the Maryhill stretch of the river, but I think it’s a pretty good bet.

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Tomorrow starts off windy too, with 23-26 in the morning from Hood River eastward. Or maybe from the cloud line eastward. =) As a system nears the coast in the afternoon, the wind will back off to the 17-20 range, with the strongest wind in the afternoon at Stevenson and Arlington.

Saturday looks like a pretty nice day, with partly sunny skies and light wind, and then on Sunday, we’ll see a return to rainy weather.

Coming up on Friday, it’s First Friday in Hood River, and also on Friday, if you want something more energetic, it’s touch rugby, free for everyone, no experience required, at 6pm at the Hood River Marina.

For you dirt bikers and quad riders, the regulated use closure on Hood River County lands has been lifted. That means that you and your offroad vehicle are welcome back on all trails in the county.

Have an awesome day today!

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Okay, it’s official. We’ve entered snow season, so your winter snow forecast is coming. If you didn’t see Hood or Adams yesterday, you missed out, because they’re covered in white all the way down to 6500 feet or so. I looked at the webcams this morning at Meadows, and it snowed most of the way down Stadium, aka Stadium Express, aka SEX. With a ton of moisture on the radar last night, the mountains probably got a few more inches.

Sure, it’s not ski season yet, but it’s nice to see the fresh blanket of white on the hills.
The snow level will be 5000’ through today and tomorrow, rising to 6000’ tomorrow night. On Friday, the snow level goes back to 8000’. Keep those snow levels in mind if you’re out hiking or mountain biking, and take plenty of warm clothes with you.

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If the chilly weather isn’t keeping you from thinking about wind sports, then you’ll like this forecast. We’ll see west wind picking up to 10-15 today. Tomorrow, the wind starts out in the 10-15 range, and then as high pressure builds off the coast, the wind will pick up to gusty 24-26 in the afternoon from Hood River east to Arlington.

Friday morning starts off windy too, with west wind at 23-26 from Mosier to Arlington early, backing off to 18-21 in the afternoon.

In mountain biking land, Mitchell of Dirty Fingers has put up a tack alert for the 44 road trails and for Post for tomorrow. Say bye-bye to the dust and hello to perfect mountain biking conditions. If it’s perfect, there’s a headlight post and pint tomorrow night at 5:30.

For you kayakers, tonight is the last Kayak Shed shop paddle of the season. Meet at Husum for a run down the Lower or Middle, followed by a bbq/potluck afterwards. Bring something to share. I’m bringing (what else) brownies.

Finally, it’s eco-challenge month (or week… whatever). Pick something eco-style and try it out for a couple of weeks. It could be bike commuting, eating less meat, hypermiling, removing your lawn and going native in your yard (no, not naked. Native.) whatever. Just have fun with it.

Have an awesome day today!

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p.s. If you find this report useful, entertaining, or just want to recognize all the hard work that goes into it, please take the time to make a donation by clicking on the link below. For a suggested donation of $10, I’ll add you to the email version of this list ‘til August 2012, putting you in the running for cool prizes donated by the weekly sponsors. If you don’t PayPal, you can send a donation to PO Box 841 in Hood River, 97031.