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Mt. Hood Weather Forecast
The Mt. Hood forecast looks cold and dry for the next few days. Following that, the models bring through some rain and then some snow. Models do disagree on the timing and the amount of snowfall, so let’s keep that portion of the forecast general for now.
For Saturday through Monday, expect clear sky on Mt. Hood. The free air freezing level will be around 10,000′. Wind will be variable to 15, with the exception of Sunday. East wind at 20-30 is likely through Sunday. Looking into the longer-range forecast, models bring in some precipitation Wednesday. Intensity of the precip varies, but not the temp: it’ll be too warm for snow. The GFS switches the rain to snow on Thursday and brings in a series of systems. Ballpark is 12-20” total. The Euro holds the snow off until Friday and drops 8-16”. Remember that this is a long way out to be forecasting. This forecast could change dramatically between now and then.
Gorge Wind Forecast
Attention: there is a Hatchery cleanup on Saturday from 9am-noon. As for the wind, we’ll have easterlies for the next five days. Wind spilling over the Cascade Crest on Saturday will decrease the wind speeds from gradient predictions: 30-35 is likely near Rooster Rock all day and 20-25ish near Stevenosn. The depth of the cold pool drops just enough on Sunday and Monday for bigger easterlies: 45-55 near Rooster Rock and 30-35 near Stevenson both days. Tuesday and Wednesday both look like 30-35.
JONES, SAUVIE’S, COAST: now on vacation for the fall and winter. Will return in spring.
Power Station cycling classes start November 5th and run all winter!!
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Gorge Weather Forecast
It’s a partly cloudy morning, and the sky will clear today as dry air move in. Temps will be in the upper 30’s early and mid 40’s later. East wind. No rainbows. Sunday looks sunny. Temps will be in the upper 20’s early and near 50 in the afternoon. East wind. No rainbows. Ditto for Monday. There’s some deeply concerning weather on the 00Z GFS run for Wednesday. Please read my TATAS for more details.
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Road and Mountain Biking
**Alert** We have now entered freeze-thaw season. Multiple locations have been dropping below freezing overnight. This means that exposed trails will potentially be delicate and subject to damage. Please limit your riding to areas under the canopy. HRATS have a trail work party at 9:30 this morning (Saturday) at Family Man.
Upcoming Events
There’s a trail run in Post Canyon at 8am, a free bootcamp workout at 10am at Sorosis Park in The Dalles and free yoga at Pure Yoga in Hood River at 10:30am. HRVHS gear swap is on Saturday. Pray for snow bonfire at the Spit Saturday night. The HRATS have a trail work party in Post Canyon on Saturday (meet at Family man at 9:30am).
Random Morning Thoughts
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Have an awesome day today!
Temira
