It’s really quite lovely out there this morning with enough wind to get most of you on the water and not enough wind to scare most of you away. What does that look like? Upper teens near Hood River and low double-digits at most other beaches. Gradients support continuing wind today, with .09 (pdx-dls) and .03 (dls-psc) and .12 (eph-dls). Expect 17-21 from Swell to Mosier this morning with 13-15 everywhere else. We’ll see the wind build to 21-24 from Stevenson to Mosier by midday and then jump to 24-28 after 2pm, likely strongest near Doug’s with low 20’s everywhere else from Stevenson to Rufus. Arlington will pick up to 15-18 late this afternoon. Continued after the chart.
| Your favorite beach | Dawn Patrol |
9am- 11:30a |
11:30a- 3pm |
3pm- dusk |
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| Rooster’s Rocks | sun | sun | buns | sand | |
| Steven’s Locks | 5-10 | 10-13 | 20-23 | 23-26 | |
| Hatchery/White Salmon Sandbar (minus a few for Hood River) | 17-21 | 21-24 | 23-26 | 20-23 | |
| Doug’s, Lyle, Rowena | 13-15 | 15-18 | 21-24 | 24-28 | |
| Rufus, etc. | 13-15 | 15-18 | 21-24 | 24-28 | |
| Roosevelt, etc. | 13-15 | 10-13 | 10-13 | 15-18 | |
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Gorge Wind Forecast, continued…
Tomorrow starts off with westerlies at 13-16 from Hood River to Rufus. The wind will back off at the eastern beaches and pick up to 17-21 midday from Stevenson to Mosier. Expect 22-25 mid-afternoon from Stevenson to Doug’s.
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Wednesday sees weak high pressure build over the region, and that’ll start us off with W 5-10. We’ll see 22-25 late in the afternoon, likely strongest at Stevenson with a bit less elsewhere, as a weather system approaches. Thursday now looks to max out at 22-25.
Jones n’ Sauvie’s beta test forecast… Jones today: 16-19. Jones tomorrow: 10-13. Sauvie’s today: 7-10. Sauvie’s tomorrow: 0-5.
Coast forecast (north/central/south). Today: light/light/20-25, SW swell 2′ @ 8 seconds. Tomorrow: 5-10/10-15/25-30, W 2 @ 8. Wednesday: 5-10/10-15/25-30, W 2 @ 8.
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Mt. Hood Snow Forecast
Nothing to say here today.
Random Morning Thoughts
I was sitting here this morning trying to come up with something to write when I realized that yesterday was Father’s Day. Oops. Missed it again. This one goes out to all of you in the same boat, to all of you who regularly forget family-related holidays.
May you find men and women (and folks on other areas of the gender spectrum) in your world who can play the role of mother and father. May you have friends who support you and stand by you unconditionally. May the people in your life gently point out your flaws and help you grow in the way that your parents did not.
May you be loved, may you love others, and may your community and the world support you. Have a beautiful day today, everyone!
Gorge Weather Forecast
It’s another lovely day here in the Gorge with just a few high clouds. Temps will rise to the upper 70’s or low 80’s today with moderate wind. Tomorrow starts in the mid to upper 50’s and climbs to the upper 70’s with a few high clouds. Light wind early, moderate wind late. No rainbows. Wednesday starts with temps in the mid 50’s and ends in the mid 80’s. Almost-calm wind early, moderate wind late. No rainbows.
By Friday, we’ll be seeing temps in the 90’s, and the 100’s are possible this weekend. That’s 20+ degrees above normal temps. One more thing to add here: So far in June, only two days have been below average temps. All the rest have been above average, well above average in most cases. Food for thought.
White Sprinter Van of the Day
Road and Mountain Biking
The only thing I can say here is that everything is still open, long before it should all be open. Get it before fire season really gets rolling. It’s dry out there… Pray for rain. On the roads, there’s fresh pavement by the Mt. Hood Store, and fresh pavement by McCurdy Farms. Who doesn’t like fresh pavement?
Remember, regulated use closure has begun, so dirt bikes are OK in Post Canyon but nowhere else on Hood River County Land. And you, yes you, if you are driving on forest roads, you need to carry a shovel and a gallon of water or a fire extinguisher.
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The Good Medicine Lounge, at May and 11th in the Heights, is your summertime escape from downtown crowds! We have thirst quenching cold infusions, healthy smoothies, light lunches and gluten free goodies! Relax in the shade of our porch or in our sunny garden while you enjoy the sounds at our open mic every Thursday after Farmer’s market from 6 to 8 pm. When it’s time to head home, take a blend with you to make your own flavorful iced tea, grab a growler of house made chai, kefir, or Kombucha. Open dailyweekdays 9 to 6 and 9 to 5 on the weekends. See you soon!
Upcoming Events
Events today include Tai Chi at the Mt. Hood Town Hall at 1pm and Community Yoga at 6:30 this evening at both Yoga Samadhi and the Mt. Hood Town Hall.
If you’re looking ahead to next weekend, the Columbia Gorge Windsurfing Association’s Beach Bash starts on Thursday and continues through Sunday with music at the Waterfront Park Friday ngiht and Windfest by Big Winds at the Event Site on Saturday. Windance is planning both a windsurfing demo on Friday and a kite demo on Saturday and Sunday, and there’s a swap meet at Luhr Jenson on Sunday.
In road bike land, the Mt. Adams Country Bike Tour is next Saturday, providing full support on two of the best rides in the Gorge. The Hood River Saddle Club has a trail challenge Saturday, and Hood River County has a trail work party on the 191L trail.
This weekend is the CGWA beach bash, and they need volunteers. If the following appeals to you, click here to sign up to help.
Have an awesome day today!
Temira
