Locals’ Day Forecast

So, it’s officially mountain biking season, with the trails all tacky. Timberline had their first fresh snow of the year yesterday, so it’s officially ski season. Speaking of T-line, they’re closed for a month or so now, but passes for the winter season go on sale today! It’s a good thing it’s perfect mountain biking…

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.

So please take a moment to click one of the buttons below. Donate $19.99 or more (how much does this forecast enhance your life?) and get the email in your inbox. Or just contribute enough for a cup or pound of coffee. I need coffee! Every contribution, no matter the amount, makes a difference. Help me keep this labor of love alive, so we can all commute safely, play in the river, and shred Mt. Hood with the best weather forecasts possible. Thank you!

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So, it’s officially mountain biking season, with the trails all tacky. Timberline had their first fresh snow of the year yesterday, so it’s officially ski season. Speaking of T-line, they’re closed for a month or so now, but passes for the winter season go on sale today!

It’s a good thing it’s perfect mountain biking and road biking and hiking today, because windsurfing and kiting isn’t looking promising. We’ll have light east winds, under sunny skies. My pick of the day is hiking anywhere you can see Hood or Adams or St. Helens, because they’re beautiful with the new snow. I hiked around at Meadows yesterday, and it was awesome.

The wind scene looks better tomorrow. A weak front pushes into the Norhtwest midday, starting up Gorge westerlies again. It’s not going to be spectacular, but it’s going to be 18-22, maybe a bit better, tomorrow evening.

High pressure builds n Thursday and Friday, causing east winds to build. It’s hard to say how strong it’s going to be, but it’s worth watching the sensors on Friday.

In road biking news, the twin tunnels trail remains closed, as 400 pound boulders, set free by the fire, continue to tumble onto the path. Please don’t try and poach it, because you will be cited. Also, Mosier Kris emailed me to let me know that the BZ-Glenwood loop was chipsealed recently, so give it some time before you head there for a road ride.

Enjoy the sunshine, and whatever you do today, have an awesome day!


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