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More west wind forecast 5/28

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West winds are back this morning, as an upper level low hangs out in the desert and weak high pressure sits at the coast. Strongest wind today will be from Doug’s to Maryhill, building to 24-28 this afternoon, maybe a bit more if everything lines up right, with gusty 16-19 from Stevenson to Lyle. The way it’s looking now, it’s going to stay pretty cloudy today, and that could mess with wind quality.

Tomorrow morning looks windy as well. I think we’ll see 19-23 early from the Hatchery down to Mosier, or maybe just from Stevenson to the Sandbar, depending on the cloud line, fading to 17-20 and getting gusty later in the day. Sunday does not look windy.

In mountain bike land, it’s pretty muddy in lower Post Canyon right now, but the Super D is in great shape (excellent shape, actually), so ride it today! Remember that tomorrow is practice day on the Super D course and Sunday is race day, so avoid the Super D course at all costs this weekend if you’d like to stay in one piece!

Coming up this weekend is the Ocean Rodeo Windance demo at the Hood River Sandbar on Saturday and Sunday. Come down and check out the demos, or just come for the music and party on Saturday night.

Boaters, the Hood’s at 3.9 feet, the White Salmon’s at 3.5 feet, and the Klickitat’s at 2330 cfs. All you residents of eastern Skamania and western Klickitat county, remember that there are a limited number of $15 trips on the White Salmon the weekend of June 5th through Wet Planet Whitewater. If you have never rafted the White Salmon, this is your chance… but don’t forget to tip your guide!

Have a great day today!

Temira

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5/27 forecast. Yeah, that’s not a very creative title, I know.

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Today’s going to be a bit of a wacky weather day as a low pressure system moves down from BC into the Washington desert. We’ll definitely see some wind on the Columbia today, but there’s a really good chance thunderstorms will move in and end the windsurfing and kiting early.

Models suggest winds in the 26-30 range this afternoon, steadiest from Doug’s to Arlington. From Stevenson to Mosier, winds will be gustier and lighter, topping out in the low twenties. Now, all that I just said goes in the trash can if thunder and lightning start, cuz the wind will just shut off.

Tomorrow brings more stable weather, as high pressure fills in from the coast. We’ll have to wait and see where the cloud line ends up, but dawn patrol and 27-31 or more (maybe a lot, lot more at Arlington/Threemile/The Wall) all day long from the Hatchery to Arlington looks pretty likely. I guess I’d better break out my 3.2 … again …

Saturday looks windy (low twenties) but Sunday does not (sunny).

And speaking of the weekend, make plans now to attend the Windance-Ocean Rodeo demos at the Hood River Sandbar Saturday and Sunday, and make sure you attend the party down there on Saturday night with live music and free beverages! On Sunday, there’s a fundraiser – http://bit.ly/brxNCN – for Helping Hands at the Compound, 1221 Eugene. Spruce Baugher and Sunderland are playing, and food and wine will be provided. So, open up your wallets for a good cause: HelpingHandsOregon.com, and open up your hearts to make it a good party.

Finally, if you’re a mountain biker wanting to ride the Dirty Fingers Super D shuttle today, give the shop a call. It’s weather-dependant and mud-dependant after yesterday’s rain. And speaking of mud, Mitchell says it’s too muddy to ride Surveyor’s right now. I say it’s perfecct on the-trail-that-shall-not-be-named.

Have an awesome day today!

Temira