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We’re into the last week of the forecast for this year, and just in time, it’s starting to snow in the mountains. The snow level today is about 8000’. Tomorrow it’s going to drop to 7000’, on Tuesday it drops to 6000’, and then on Wednesday, the snow level drops as low as 5000’, meaning it’s going to snow at least a bit at all our ski areas this week.

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If you’re still thinking of windsurfing and kiting, there’s not much going on for wind until the end of the week. Today and tomorrow there are low pressure systems off the coast, and that will keep the wind light through the Gorge. As a system pushes through Tuesday afternoon, we’ll see a late bump into the 17-20 range. The best chance for strong wind is on Thursday, as high pressure builds off the coast in a last gasp of summer classic Gorge setup.

If you have indoor plans today, change them, because today looks like the nicest weather for the next five days. I know there are a bunch of locals headed to St. Helens to ride Plains of Abraham today. And if you want to stick around here, the shuttle companies will drive you way up Post Canyon so you don’t have to break a sweat pedaling up.

Speaking of shuttling, don’t forget that Columbia Area Transit will drive you to Binns Hill staging area for just two bucks on weekdays, but make sure you reserve a day in advance.

Have an awesome day today!

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There’s some gradient out there already, and the wind is in the 17-20 range through the whole Gorge. We’ll see gusty 23-26 in the eastern Gorge this afteroon. Tomorrow looks pretty similar, with a light start to the day. As another weather system approaches late in the day, west wind picks up to 15-18.

Monday looks rainy, and that’s usually not very good for wind. The models are showing light wind all day Monday, and then on Tuesday, models are predicting another round of rain for much of the day.

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It’s Ocktoberfest weekend everywhere, and that means it’s Hops Fest in Hood River today. If that’s your kind of recreational activity, head to the parking lot across from Full Sail from noon ‘til 9pm today to try out dozens of beers. While you’re there, make sure to stop by the Mt. Hood Meadows booth and say hello to your local ski area’s reps, not including me, because I’ll be out riding my bike or hunting mushrooms or something.

Also today, it’s the Gorge Green Living Tour of eco-friendly homes in Hood River and Mosier. The tour is a fundraiser for Columbia Gorge Earth Center. You can get your guidebook at: The Rebuild-it Center, Sustain Eco-Interior, and Green Home Construction.

Coming up tomorrow, we’re going to see partly sunny day, so the biking should be great, and if that’s not your style, there’s touch rugby in Mosier at 4 in the afternoon.

Finally, there’s a contest going on to name Hood River’s sandbar. Head to HoodRiverNews.com for more information.

Have an awesome day today!

Temira

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.