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The Forecast
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| Saturday 2500′->4500′ |
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| Sunday 4500′->5000′ |
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| Monday 5000′->2000′ |
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Mt. Hood Forecast
Light snowfall this morning continues all day long. And hey, the forecast is looking up for the next week with snow in the forecast pretty much every day! We’ll have to see how the forecasts unfold as we progress through time, but for now, things look good.
Saturday brings light snowfall during the day and moderate snow overnight. The snow level will be 2500′ early, 4000′ in the afternoon, and 4500′ overnight. About 0.15” water equivalent (WE) is forecast during the day, for 1-2” new. Another 0.4” is predicted tonight, for 3-4” of denser snow. Wind: SW 15-30 all day and all night.
Snow continues all day Sunday – light in the morning and heavier overnight. The snow level will be 4500′ all day and 5000′ overnight. About 0.2” WE is forecast in the day, for 2” new. Another 0.5” is in the cards overnight. That’s 3-5” of Cascade Concrete. Wind: SW 15-20 in the morning, SW 20-40 in the afternoon, and SW 20-35 overnight.
Another round of moderate snowfall is in the Monday forecast. Expect the snow level to be 4500-5000′ in the morning, 4000′ in the afternoon, and 2000′ overnight. About 0.6” WE is forecast during the day, for 4-5” dense new snow. Another 0.1” WE, for another inch of new, is forecast overnight. Wind: SW 15-35 in the morning, SW 10-25 in the afternoon, and SW 15-30 overnight.
The sun might break out on Tuesday, but it’s back to snow on Wednesday. As of now, models are predicting this next set of systems will come in from the NW. That’s great news for the mountain. That direction tends to lead to colder snow with heavy snowfall rates. It’s looking good for Wednesday and Thursday, especially if you like storm skiing. And until then… it looks great on the hill!
Note on wind speeds. Different wind directions are experienced in different ways on Mt. Hood. For example, west wind at 50mph will hit the slopes and exposed ridges at W 50. SW 50 may hit the ridges at SW 50, but will likely only be SW 20 below tree line. Hence the ranges for wind. Depends where you are on the mountain. Hopefully that helps clarify.
Gorge Wind Forecast
Light and variable wind before dawn on Saturday gives way to easterlies. Expect a build to 15-20 this afternoon at Rooster and 20-25 at Stevenson. River flow is 163kcfs, river temp is 39, and high temp forecast is 45. Sunday brings easterlies at 20-25 at Rooster and Stevenson early. Afternoon: 10-15 at Stevenson and 5-10 at Rooster. High temp: 47. Monday starts with E 10-15 and fades to light easterly. High temp: 47.
Coast, Jones, Sauvie’s
As needed until next spring and summer.
Hood River Weather Forecast
Intermittent light rain is in the forecast during the day with light rain overnight. Temps will be in the upper 30’s early and mid 40’s later. Light easterlies. 3% chance of rainbows. Sunday looks cloudy with drizzle. A dry period might materialize in the afternoon. Temps will be in the upper 30’s early and upper 40’s later. Light easterlies. 10% chance of rainbows. Monday looks rainy. Temps will be in the upper 30’s early and upper 40’s later. Light easterlies. 15% chance of rainbows.
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Cycling
We are in winter riding season, and the trails are apt to be fragile. If it was below freezing last night and is above freezing now, don’t ride. If it was below freezing last night and it is sunny now, don’t ride unless you are under a tree canopy for the entire ride. Freeze-thaw conditions, when ridden upon, result in permanent trail damage. Please consider doing something else, perhaps riding a gravel road in the trees or going to the mountain. Thank you!
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Local Events
Weekly events: The Kainos Coffee run happens in The Dalles every Tuesday morning at 6am. There are sailboat races at the Hood River Marina every Wednesday evening. Dirty Fingers has a group mountain bike ride (bring lights) Wednesday nights at 5:30pm. Cheno has an outdoor HIIT workout at Griffin House in Hood River at 6pm on Wednesday nights. There is a BLM rally every Tuesday evening at 5:30 at the Salmon Fountain in Hood River, and there’s a White Coats for BLM rally every Thursday at noon at 12th and May in Hood River. Have an awesome day!
