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The Forecast
Today’s Gorge Wind – these are ranges for the average speed, not a predicted wind range. =)
Your favorite beach
Dawn
Patrol
9am-
11:30a
11:30a-
3pm
3pm-
dusk
Rooster Rock
cool
cloudy.
less
buns.
Steven’s Locks
14-17
17-20
22-25
11-14
Swell-Hood River
14-17
22-25
22-25
11-14
Lyle to Doug’s
14-17
17-20
22-25
22-25
Rufus, etc.
14-17
17-20
22-25
22-25
Roosevelt & Arlington
14-17
14-17
17-20
17-20
Patrol
11:30a
3pm
dusk
Gorge Wind Forecast
Westerlies stick around for the extended forecast period, and that’s almost certainly good news to you if you’re reading this! During this period, the weather will be dynamic; fronts, lows, and shear will all be present leading to gusty conditions on the river.
Friday starts with gradients of .10 and .03 and westerlies in the teens all the way from Stevenson out to Arlington. Evidence of a Nevada low can be seen in the clouds blanketing most of the eastern Gorge. In the west, marine clouds are making a contribution. We’ll see the wind build to 22-25 from Swell to Rufus, or maybe to Arlington by midday. It holds through the evening. Expect gusty conditions. It appears the wind will drop to 11-14 in the western Gorge after 2pm, when showers are likely to kick off along the Cascade Crest. River flow is 212kcfs, river temp is 55F, and high temp forecast is 65F.
Saturday sees a warm front approaching form the NW offshore water. Add to that a wave of energy wrapping around the Nevada low and headed for the desert in the PM. Despite all this, it does appear that there’s a wind in time and location where a bout of stronger westerlies may be possible. The day starts with 16-19 from Stevenson to Mosier with 11-14 everywhere else. By late morning, the westerlies build to 21-24 form Stevenson to Avery and drop to 7-10 east of there. The eastern Gorge, under the influence of desert low pressure and Nevada’s low, could possibly turn easterly. It could also rain. Avoid. From Moiser to Rufus, you might find a period of gusty 25-28 in the afternoon. The western Gorge drops to 10-13. High temp forecast: 69F.
Clouds fill in across the land on Sunday, but that doesn’t stop the wind. Offshore high pressure combines with a low in the desert for a good chance of a big day. Westerlies start out the day plenty windy for playtime: 24-27 from Mosier to Rufus with 12-15 in the western Gorge and 13-16 at Arlington. The GFS calls for 30-40 from Rufus to Threemile in the afternoon with gusty 23-27 in the western Gorge and 28-32 in the far eastern Gorge (Boardman). Fingers crossed! High temp: 66F.
The extended forecast contains more fun. Don’t solidify you plans yet, because things could change. That said, 28-32 is possible in the eastern Gorge Monday and Tuesday. Never leave home without your smallest gear! Have a fun weekend on the river!
Coast, Jones, Sauvie’s
Coast (north/central/south, waves. Wind direction north unless otherwise noted. Swell forecast from NWS.) Friday: NW5-10/NW10/N25-30, W swell 5′ at 8 seconds. Saturday: LTW/LTNW/N20-25, W 4′ @ 10. Sunday: NW5/W5/N20-25, W 4-5′ @ 11. Jones Friday: 14-17. Saturday: 11-14. Sunday: 8-11. Sauvie’s Friday: 14-17. Saturday: 16-19. Sunday: LTV.
Mt. Hood Weather forecast
On vacation unless some wintry weather happens.
Hood River Weather Forecast
Partly cloudy sky this morning could pick up more clouds and scattered sprinkles later. Temps will be in the upper 40’s early and mid 60’s in the afternoon. Moderate westerlies. 11% chance of rainbows. Saturday looks partly cloudy. Temps will be in the mid 40’s early and upper 60’s later. Moderate westerlies. No rainbows. Sunday looks cloudy in the morning and mostly cloudy in the afternoon with a sprinkle or two possible. Temps will be in the upper 40s’ early and mid 60’s later. Moderate westerlies. 4% chance of rainbows.
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Cycling
Post Canyon: the trail from the bottom of Post Canyon to Seven Streams Staging Area is now closed. It’s on private land. Respect the closure. Otherwise, Post is clear to the top with random closures due to salvage logging operations. Respect those closures too! Surveyor’s Ridge: clear of snow and trees. Other 44 Road Trails: clearing in progress. Cows are out on Hospital Hill. No parking at the corral. No dogs on the trails. No exceptions. Please respect the wishes of the landowners – they let us use their land, and in return, we respect their rules! New Whoopdee: open. Other news: Mountain View Cycles women’s ride is every Thursday, bottom of Post at 5:30pm. Dirty Fingers has the Post n’ Pint on Thursday evenings at 5:30pm from the shop.
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Local Events
Not much happening thanks to the pandemic… Have an awesome day!
