Happy July Forecast

Good morning Gorge sun worshippers! Break out your sunscreen and bikini and your cooler of cold beverages, because the first heat wave of the summer is here. Gorge westerlies give up the ghost for the next few days, crushed under the oppressive power of 95 degree air. Kiters, windsurfers, and wind forecasters can rest their…

Meet your forecaster: Temira

For almost 30 years, Temira (they/them) has been making the most of the Gorge: riding river swell, shredding powder, and cycling all the gravel and pavement and trails. This is Temira’s playground, their gym… their life’s work.

This passion led Temira to take a vow: In 2006, Temira decided to provide the most accurate, hyper-local weather forecasts possible. Today, Temira’s forecasts have become an essential resource for thousands of skiers, snowboarders, wind sports enthusiasts and Gorge commuters. With Temira’s guidance, you can plan ahead, time your sessions perfectly, and just plain have more fun! But the story doesn’t end there.

There’s “Temira’s Awesome Travel Advisory Service” and “Valuable Advice for Gardeners Inhabiting Neighboring Areas” – the Gorge’s premier microclimate forecast and gardening information. When winter storms, extreme heat, hail, or avalanches on SR-14 and I-84 threaten, TATAS keeps everyone and their tomatoes and giant pumpkins and cash crops safe.

Temira’s relentless efforts keep the forecasts flowing. But it ain’t easy: each forecast takes a couple of hours. That’s where you come in. By contributing, you’re not just supporting Temira’s passion project – you’re investing in the safety and well-being of the entire Gorge community. Your financial support ensures these essential forecasts remain accessible to all, free of charge.

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Good morning Gorge sun worshippers!

Break out your sunscreen and bikini and your cooler of cold beverages, because the first heat wave of the summer is here. Gorge westerlies give up the ghost for the next few days, crushed under the oppressive power of 95 degree air. Kiters, windsurfers, and wind forecasters can rest their weary bodies. Everyone else can enjoy the Gorge’s fabulous beaches, wind free!

Don’t think you get to sit around in the freezing cold, air-conditioned, Hood River post office chatting with the friendly employees – instead, you windsport people are going to do something else… unless you want to drive to Florence, where it’s 25-30 today and 20-25 tomorrow, with a head-high swell.

And now on to way-too-technologically advanced section of the forecast:

There might be enough east winds at rooster or Stevenson for some kiting or slalom sailing the next few days. Check wind-on-the-water dot com for free windspeeds. If you find wind, tweet about it. Add hastag Gorgewind so everyone else can find it.

Most likely it’s just going to be perfect standup paddle and wakeboard weather the next few days.

Otherwise, road biking is always super fun in the early mornings. Make yourself ride somewhere to get a morning cup of coffee. This is good in two ways. First, you’ll be too asleep to notice the workout on the way to the coffeeshop. Second, you’ll be wide awake and caffeine-powered on the way home.

Whatever you do today, have an awesome day!


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One response to “Happy July Forecast”

  1. Larry Avatar

    Temira, the sunscreen and cool beverage sound good, but I am NOT wearing my bikini. Even if I had one.