Monday: better dig out those shades – you’ll need them this week! But not today…

Meet Temira,
your Gorge and Mt. Hood forecaster

For almost 30 years, Temira (they/them) has been making the most of what the Gorge has to offer: riding river swell on a foil or windsurf board, carving fresh lines through the snow, and cycling all the gravel and pavement and trails. This is Temira’s playground, their gym… their life’s work.

That’s why in 2006, Temira took it upon themselves to create the most accurate, hyper-local weather forecasts possible. Inaccurate predictions had left too many fellow adventurers caught off-guard and in harm’s way. Temira was determined to change that. Today, Temira’s forecasts have become an essential resource for thousands of skiers, snowboarders, wind sports enthusiasts and travelers through the Gorge. With their guidance, you can plan ahead, time your sessions perfectly, and stay safer on the water, snow, and trails.

But the story doesn’t end there. Temira also authors the TATAS Facebook page – the Gorge’s premier source for microclimate forecasts. When winter storms, extreme heat, or other hazardous conditions (avalanches on SR-14 and I-84, for example!) threaten, this community lifeline becomes a vital resource for locals and visitors alike, helping to keep everyone safe.

Mt. Hood Snow Forecast

Good morning skiers and snowboarders! A few more inches of snow fell over the last 24 hours (3” at T-Line, 2” at Meadows, somewhat less at the Nordic play zones). That might be enough to turn a lot of the groom to packed powder, at least up high, a nice transition from the weekend hardpack. Down low: Teacup says it’s hard and fast, so hardpack it is! Looking at the future, we have 1-3” in the cards through Tuesday followed by (probably) an extended period of dry, warmish, sunny weather. As we turn our attention to next weekend, uncertainty increases. More on that in a bit.

Meanwhile… intermittent light snowfall is forecast today. The snow level will be 3500′-4000′ all day and will fall to 2500′ after midnight as temps drop from the upper 20s to the mid 20s at 5000′. Models give us 0.1” to 0.3” water equivalent (WE) today for 1-3” of new at 5000′. Most of that falls in the morning. In the afternoon, clouds stick around up to 6000′ or so, but the sky clears above that elevation. Wind: SW 15-25 in the morning, SW 10-15 in the afternoon, and W 10 overnight.

Tuesday holds on to these clouds below 6000′ and keeps it sunny up high. With the snow level/freezing level around 3000′ all day, you’ll likely find fog and freezing mist in the lower elevations. Aloft: sun and blue sky. Just a trace of precip is forecast for the 24 hour period. Wind: W 10 in the morning, W 15 in the afternoon, and W 10 overnight.

Clear sky is likely on Wednesday (although there’s a slight chance a weak system might swing through). The free air freezing level will be 1000′ in the morning and 2000′ in the afternoon. Overnight, warmer air starts to move in, and an inversion sets up (colder air below warmer air). The free air freezing level rises to 6000′ with temps right near freezing at that elevation and below freezing below it. Wind: W 10 early, light in the afternoon, and W 10 overnight. Similar weather is forecast on Thursday; sunny, just above freezing at 5000′, and relatively light wind that may increase in the afternoon. Sunshine persists on Friday.

Looking at the weekend, we see a fair bit of uncertainty. Basically all of the ensemble members keep the weather quite warm, way too warm for snow to fall. Most of the members, say 75%, keep the weather dry. About 20-25% bring in some sort of system. If I had to bet on it, I’d take the dry scenario; once a ridge sets up in winter, it’s difficult to dislodge and is often more persistent than the first take of the models. Longer range: no clear sign of when we’ll start picking up snow again. But hey, this is all bonus riding as far as I’m concerned. It’s really early to have ski resorts running. Get yourself some!

Gorge Wind Forecast

Hi friends! While there aren’t any nuking days forecast in the near future, there are a couple chances for “just enough” westerlies, and there’s some hope for big-enough easterlies on the weekend. Models, however are still shifting around a bit, especially for the weekend, so don’t make plans in permanent marker yet. Monday starts with E 15 at Stevenson and Iwash with less anywhere else you look. The wind quickly fades. It ends the day under 10mph. River flow over the last 24 hours was 81-133kcfs, river temp is 51F, and high temp forecast is 45F.

Tuesday starts calm. Strong offshore high pressure gives us a shot at westerlies. Models suggest 13-16mph in the afternoon, strongest from Mosier to Arlington. I think we could beat that and maybe see 17-20. From Stevenson to Hood River, clouds persist all day. That keeps the wind quite gusty and probably below 15mph. But don’t totally rule it out – stranger things have happened with 1027mb offshore. High temp: 48F. Wednesday starts light and rises to 11-14 after noon from Stevenson to Swell. High temp: 48F with Nothing cloud early and mostly sunny sky later. Light to moderate easterlies are currently forecast for Thursday and Friday. For the weekend, about 75% of the ensembles give us a scenario with dry weather and moderately strong east wind. The other 25% have a more progressive, wetter, less promising forecast. So, that’s it for now. Have a great day!

Very basic Hood River weather forecast

Don’t plan your life around this. You really should read Temira’s Awesome Travel Advisory Service on Facebook for a detailed weather forecast.

Clouds and drizzle this morning mostly go away this afternoon. Temps start in the upper 30s and rise to the mid 40s. Calm wind. 43% chance of rainbows.

Tuesday will be Mostly cloudy with a few scattered sprinkles. Temps start in the low-mid 30s and rise to the upper 40s. Calm wind early. Moderate westerlies later. 57% chance of rainbows.

Wednesday will be partly Nothing then mostly clear. Temps start in the mid 30s and rise to the upper 40s. Light to moderate westerlies.0% chance of rainbows.

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