The Gorge is my Gym

Good morning!

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It’s looking like we’ll have one more day of west winds before it gets hot around here and sets off some east winds. With the early gradient at .08 and temperatures forecast to hit the 80’s in Portland today, the strongest, steadiest wind will be from Viento to Hood River this morning in the 18-22 range. Although models suggest the wind will die later, I think it’s going to stay windy until evening.

By tomorrow, the west wind streak will be over, with glassy conditions in the morning and light east wind in the afternoon. On Saturday, and upper level low sets up off the Oregon coast, driving east winds in the 22-26 range.

At this point, it’s not clear which way the wind will blow on Saturday.

Coming up after work tonight, there’s the Post and Pint ride out of Dirty Fingers. Meet at the shop at 5:30 for a lap around Post Canyon followed by refreshing cold drinks. Also tonight, and also at 5:30, is a free Crossfit workout down near the Event Site. Meet along the road just south of the Event Site to check out Crossfit. Bring along a steak or a potluck dish, because there’s a Crossfit BBQ afterwards.

Also tonight, but much later, starting around midnight, is the peak of the Perseid meteor shower. Head somewhere dark with a view of the northern sky for 60 meteors and fireballs per hour, maybe even more.

If you’re a mountain biker gal, tomorrow is the Disco Divas ride. Meet at the Spring Street Corral at 9:30am for a lap on Hospital Hill.

Boaters, the White Salmon’s at 2 feet and the Klickitat’s at 860 cfs.

Have a great day today!

Temira

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Good morning!

This week’s report is brought to you by Mosier’s gems: the Thirsty Woman, Good River restaurant and Vine 69 wine bar. If you haven’t checked out Vine 69, come check it out. The outdoor bar is cozy, with comfortable chairs and a welcoming vibe. And if you’d prefer beer, don’t forget about the outdoor bar and delicious nachos at the Thirsty Woman! One of the people on the email list will win $25 at each of the three restaurants this week, so head to Mosier and support our sponsor! (and if you’re not on the list, subscribe by clicking the donate button below)

If you want to get on the water today, you’ll have your chance. Although the morning gradient was only at .07, the westerlies were still blowing in the low teens at 5am. As an upper low shifts east of the Cascades later and high pressure builds at the coast, westerlies pick up into the 21-24 range from Hood River out to Arlington. Yes, I know that’s not very specific, but it’s going to be windy on the whole river by afternoon. If you have the morning, stay near Hood River. If you have the afternoon, head east.

Light westerlies hang on for one last day tomorrow, before switching to east winds for Friday and Saturday and turning back around on Sunday. Actually, models are completely out of agreement on the strength of the west winds tomorrow, so I’m taking a bit of a wait and see approach to make the call on wind speed.

If you’re looking for something to do tonight, there are the sailboat races out of the Hood River Marina. Show up at the docks around 5:30, and there’s a good chance you’ll get on a boat. Also tonight is the Kayak Shed’s shop paddle, run by a mystery boater since Tim’s out of town. If you want to run the Lower or Middle White Salmon with a cool group, meet at the Husum put-in at 5:30.

Speaking of boating, the White Salmon’s just around 2 feet and the Klickitat’s at a slightly boney, but still very fun 900 cfs. Ishy-Pishy is super fun at this level.

And finally, coming up tomorrow night, there’s the Post and Pint ride out of Dirty Fingers Bike Repair, and there’s a new Thursday event: There’s a free Crossfit workout. Meet at the south side of the Event Site at 5:30 for a workout followed by a barbeque and potluck. Jeri is bringing her BBQ. You bring the beer and beef.

As many of you have heard, Mike Jacoby is back! There’s a welcome home party for him from 6-7pm this Saturday night at his home at 431Wess Road in Underwood.

And remember the peak of the Perseids is late Thursday night into Friday morning, with 60 or more meteors and fireballs per hour. Keep your fingers crossed for clear skies and a warm evening. It’s going to be a great show, because there will be almost no moon this year. Get ready…

Have a great 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 button at the bottom of the page. For a suggested donation of $10, I’ll add you to the email version of this list ‘til May 2011, putting you in the running for cool prizes donated by the weekly sponsors.