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| Your favorite beach | Dawn Patrol |
9am- 11:30a |
11:30a- 3pm |
3pm- dusk |
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| Rooster Rock | ¡las | nalgas | son | rojas! | |
| Steven’s Locks | 5-10 | 10-13 | 13-16 | 19-22 | |
| Hatchery/Wunderbar | 5-10 | 10-13 | 13-16 | 19-22 | |
| Doug’s, Lyle, Rowena | 5-10 | 10-13 | 13-16 | 22-25 | |
| Rufus, etc. | LTW | LTW | 5-10 | 10-13 | |
| Roosevelt & Arlington | LTE | LTE | LTE | LTE | |
Gorge Wind Forecast
It’s Monday morning, and it’ll still be wicked hot today. The good news is that the wind will return, and will also stick around through Friday. After that, models disagree. So, for Monday, we start with a gradient of .04 and a wee westerly. We should see a gentle build to 13-16 from Stevenson to Mosier by 2pm. Models suggest an early evening bump to 22-25 between Lyle and Doug’s with 18-21 from Stevenson to Mosier. That would be impressive and dehydrating with the 100+ degree temps. River flow is 153kcfs and temp is 70 degrees.
Marine air starts to infiltrate the Giant Heat Capacitor Metro Area on Tuesday, dropping temps about 5 degrees. That, of course, translates to wind. We’ll start with 23-26 from Viento to Doug’s with 10-13 in Stevenson and 13-16 out to Rufus. Westerlies quickly build to 26-29 from Stevenson to Rufus with 18-22 near Arlington. As always, Stevenson to Hood River will probably back off after 2pm or so, dropping to 19-22.
Wednesday also looks quite wind. Dawn Patrol at 23-26 from Viento to Mosier builds to 25-28 from Stevenson to Rufus, strongest from Doug’s to Rufus. A weak cold front on Thursday will drag marine clouds all the way to Hood River, dropping high temps back to the low 80’s. You’ll find the strongest morning wind east of Hood River – Mosier is likely to be nuclear, and the rest of the Gorge will see 28-32 Thursday, all the way to Arlington. If the clouds burn back, the Hatchery will also “go off”.
Models disagree starting with Friday, when the GFS likes 23-26 and the Euro likes 30-33. There’s zero agreement on weekend wind. Just FYI, I will be on vacation Sunday through Wednesday the 8th.
BONUS: Jones Monday: 11-14. Tuesday: 14-17. Wednesday: 21-24. Sauvie’s Monday: 10-13. Tuesday: 12-15. Wednesday: 10-13. Coast (north/central/south). Monday: X/X/10-15, NW swell 3′ at 8 seconds. Tuesday: X/X/5-10, NW 3′ @ 8. Wednesday: X/X/5-10, NW 4′ @ 8.
Random Morning Thoughts
One of the things I love about being a therapist is that I get to be an outlet for people. So much suffering is caused by people not being able to talk about things that are important to them, things that are often shamed or stigmatized by society.
This can be past trauma, especially sexual trauma, gender identity, sexual orientation, kinks, regrets, remorse, or anything else that a person feels unsafe to vocalize.
The obvious corollary of this is that it’s important to speak your truth, especially if there’s something about that truth that feels shameful. Speaking, of course, doesn’t always mean talking. It can mean giving voice to things through art, poetry, song, dance, or any other form of expression. The important thing is to give expression to that which has been silenced, allowing the suffering to dissipate. May you feel free to be yourself. Have an awesome day.
Mt. Hood Mountain Weather Forecast
Monday: clear and smoky. Free air freezing level (FAF) 15,000′. Widn: S 10. Tuesday: Clear and smoky. FAF: 15,000′. Wind: S 10 early, SW 20 in the afternoon, SW 15 after midnight. Wednesday: clear and less smoky. FAF: 15,000′. Wind: SW 15-20.
Gorge Weather Forecast
It’s Monday, and it’s going to be fucking hot. Temps will rise above 100 this afternoon. Moderate west wind. No rainbows. Slight chance of convection this afternoon over the Cascades. Tuesday looks hot but cooler. Temps will be in the mid 60’s early and mid 90’s later. Strong westerlies. No rainbows. Slight chance of convection over the Cascades. Wednesday sees temps drop a little more: low 60’s early and low 90’s in the afternoon. Strong west wind. No rainbows. Thrusday looks AWESOME with morning low clouds and a high of 82. FINALLY! All these days also look smoky as upper flow will be south through Tuesday. Smoke may start to dimish on Tuesday afternoon as the upper flow turns more SW.
For weather specifically directed at travel through the Gorge, please visit Temira’s Awesome Travel Advisory Service on Facebook.
Big Winds SUP Center
North America’s largest rental fleet of 2018 paddle boards will soon be up for grabs. Now is the time to try before you buy, and put your name down on the board of your dreams! Inflatables, hardshells, downwind, touring, race and kids’ models, as well as leashes and paddles will go on sale in the coming weeks. Boards from $299. We’re taking names on these boards now because they go fast. And starting today, every board rental session earns you a raffle ticket for a new Kialoa Insanity paddle to be awarded August 18th. It’s all happening now at the Big Winds Event Site SUP Center. Come paddle with us!
White Sprinter Van of the Week
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Road and Mountain Biking
Trails on private timberland (Hospital Hill, Whoopdee, Underwood, and anything else on Kreps, Stevenson, Weyerhauser, etc.) close for the remainder to all uses (even walking your dog) until the end of fire season tomorrow, Saturday, 7/28. Gorge 400 from Wyeth to Herman Creek has reopened. There are about 7 trees down. Plains of Abraham is open. Trails in Hood River County are now closed to motorized use due to fire danger. Bicycles are fine. The Petersburg Loop east of The Dalles has reopened, but why would you in this heat?
Upcoming Events
If you need something to do to beat the heat today, here are some options: free yoga at Flow at 8:30, meditation at Trinity at noon, $5 Tai Chi at the Hood River Adult Center at 2:30, free yoga at Samadhi at 6, and Zumba at Mid-Valley Elementary at 6:30.
The big forecast is good news for the Laser Gorge Blowout on Thursday, when tiny sailboats will brave big waves between Cascade Locks and Hood River. The Laser Pacific Coast championships are Friday through Sunday in Cascade Locks, and the Bridge of the Gods Kitefest is those same three days across the river in Stevenson.
Click here for the full events calendar.
Have an awesome day today!
Temira
