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The best wind forecast for the Gorge. The best snow forecast for Mt. Hood. The best weather forecast for the Gorge. Mt. Hood Snow Forecast – 5000′ Snow level 4a-8a 8a-12p 12p-4p 4p-8p 8p-4a Saturday10,000′->11,000′ Sunday11,000′ Monday11,000′ Mt. Hood Snow Forecast How about some sunshine on the slopes? Let’s do this! It’s spring skiing all…

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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.

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Mt. Hood Snow Forecast – 5000′
Snow level 4a-8a 8a-12p 12p-4p 4p-8p 8p-4a
Saturday
10,000′->11,000′
Sunday
11,000′
Monday
11,000′

Mt. Hood Snow Forecast

How about some sunshine on the slopes? Let’s do this! It’s spring skiing all the way through Tuesday. Saturday will be sunny. The free air freezing level will be around 11,000′ for the 24 hour period. Temps rise to the mid 40’s at 5000′ in the afternoon. Wind will be SE 15 in the morning, S 5-10 in the afternoon, and W 10 overnight. Sunday will be sunny with the FAF at 11,000′. Temps max out in the upper 50’s. Wind: W 10 early becoming light and variable in the afternoon. Monday will be sunny with the freezing level around 11,000′. Wind: light and variable becoming SW 10-20 overnight.

Extended: Tuesday also looks sunny. A weak system may or may not move into the area on Tuesday evening, and we may see light snow Wednesday. Models do not handle the breakdown of these warm spells well. Suffice it to say that by next weekend, we’ll be back to cool, snowy weather for the extended period. So, if you like sun and spring skiing, get it now!  

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Gorge Wind Forecast

Hi friends! East wind escaped the confines of the Gorge today, spilled over the hills, and knocked down wind speeds on the river. Saturday looks a bit windier, but you’ll want to get it early. Lighter wind Sunday and Monday gives way to westerlies on Tuesday and Wednesday. Models are bouncing around a lot on how strong the wind will be. We’ll have to keep watching it.

But first, the sunny weekend. Saturday starts with 30-35 at Iwash (Rooster) Rock and 25 at Stevenson. Around noon, the wind drops to 15-20 at Stevenson and 20-25 at Iwash. Later: 15mph both places. With elevated wind turning to the south, the easterlies should be more confined to the river and thus stronger than on Friday. High temp: 68F. River flow Friday was 101-154kcfs, river temp is 44.06F. Sunday starts with 15 at Iwash and 10 at Stevenson. The wind fades during the day and turns calmish in the afternoon. High temp: 71F. Monday starts with 15 at both Iwash and Stevenson and fades to 5-10. High temp: 73F.

Looking at Tuesday and Wednesday… Tuesday’s focus will be west of The Dalles. The ECMWF ensemble gives us a 100% chance of gusts over 23mph west of The Dalles. Current GFS forecast is gusty 21-25 from Stevenson to The Dalles. The wind shifts eastward on Wednesday, probably. It really depends on how the cooldown progresses. Anyway, the ECMWF ensemble has a 100% chance of gusts over 23mph east of The Dalles with a 20-40% chance of gusts over 39mph. Why are we using gusts instead of averages? Because that model just works better. Also, there’s a lot of range in the prediction at this point, so percentages are more helpful. We’ll keep watching. Personally, I have my eyes on Tuesday at the Hatch. Fingers crossed.  

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Very basic Hood River weather forecast. Don’t plan your life around this. You really should read TATAS

Saturday will be sunny. A few high clouds move in during the afternoon. Temps start in the upper 30’s and rise to the upper 60’s. Easterlies. No rainbows. Sunday will be sunny with a touch of Nothing possible early. Temps start in the low 40’s and rise to the low 70’s. Light easterlies early. Calm wind later. No rainbows. Monday will have a touch of Nothing then full sun. Temps start in the low 40’s and rise to the low 70’s. Light easterlies early. Calm wind later. No rainbows. Read Temira’s Awesome Travel Advisory Service on Facebook for a detailed forecast that may help you plan your day.  

Local-ish Events

Please let me know of outdoor-related local-ish events. If you don’t tell me, I don’t know!

On Thursday, March 21st, you can watch the BEST MOVIE EVER, The Neverending Story, at the Trout Lake Hall at 5pm (free). On Thursday, March 21st, you can watch the BEST MOVIE EVER, The Neverending Story, at the Trout Lake Hall at 5pm (free). March 23rd is the Glides of March Nordic race at Teacup. Skibowl has their spring party March 23rd and 24th.

Regular weekly events:. NK Studio’s by-donation Tuesday morning yoga class is back. Ferment’s Tuesday night 4-mile walk/run is at 6pm. There’s meditation with monks at 5:15pm (an hour) and 6:30pm (30 minutes plus a talk) at Yoga Samadhi in White Salmon. The Tri Club is done for the season. At 7:15am on Wednesdays, there’s a run from the White Salmon Bakery. At 7am on Friday morning, there’s a run from Pine Street Bakery. On Fridays at 2:30pm, there’s a free meditation and stretching class at Yoga Samadhi. On Saturday at 9am, there’s a by-donation outdoor group fitness on the 2rd floor deck about Ferment Brewing.  

Cycling

From HRATS: “Trailwork continues on Kleeway and we could use your help raking/shaping/and compacting the dirt.Are you able to join us next Saturday and Sunday (March 16th & 17th) from 9:30-1? Craig Spaeth will be the point of contact on site.Meet at Seven Streams Kiosk both mornings at 9:30 AM. We’ll have some tools available, but please bring rakes, shovels, gloves, water and snacks.”

Sisterwives and Kleeway in Post Canyon are currently closed for rebuilding. Regarding the trails in general: don’t ride in the mud. You’ll damage the trails. Don’t ride if it was below freezing the previous night and is above freezing (or sunny) when you go to ride; freeze-thaw trails are susceptible to permanent damage. Ride gravel. Ride your trainer. Build trails. There are trail builders seeking extra hands on seven additional miles of trail on Whoopdee. Contact HRATS for more information. If you’re parking at Post Canyon, you will need a parking pass. Those can be purchased at many local shops or online.  

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