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| Saturday 1000->5500′ |
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| Sunday 5500′->8000′ |
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Mt. Hood Weather Forecast
Saturday’s going to be a sunny day on the mountain. Meadows is opening for a “preview weekend”, and Teacup has 3-4km groomed for skate and classic skiing. We’ll move into warmer weather for the next few days with rain midweek. That’s followed, if the Euro is right, by significant accumulating snowfall next weekend.
For Saturday, expect sunshine on the mountain. Free air freezing level (FAF): 1000′ rising to 2000′ in the afternoon and 5500′ overnight. Wind: NW 15 going to light and variable in the afternoon. Sunday looks mostly cloudy with mist or light rain after midnight. Snow level: 5500′ early rising to 8000′ in the afternoon. Wind: W 5 rising to SW 20 after midnight.
Monday bring light rain that increases overnight. Snow level 8000′ rising to 9000′. About 0.2” rain is forecast during the day. Overnight rain really depends on the exact track of the incoming storm system. For now, let’s call it 0.5” rain. Wind Monday: SW 20 early rising to SW 30+ in the afternoon and evening.
A cold front on Tuesday drops the snow level from 9000′ down to 6000′ in the afternoon and then 4500′ overnight. Sadly, most of the moisture will fall as rain: expect 1.0 to 1.5” rain during the day. A trace of snow may fall overnight. Wind: SW 30+ early becoming WSW 30-35 in the afternoon and evening.
Models disagree on the temp of incoming systems Wednesday through Friday. The GFS likes snow for the mountains and the Euro likes rain. Models continue to disagree for next weekend, but if you’re an optimist, go with the ECMWF: it’s predicting many, many feet of snow.
Gorge Wind Forecast
For Saturday, you’ll find west wind at 10-13 from Stevenson to Biggs until noon or so. The wind will fade out east first, and then continue to fade in the west, ending up calm in the afternoon. Sunday brings east wind: 30-35 rising to 35-40 near Rooster and 15-20 rising to 20-25 near Stevenson and Viento. Monday looks like E 40-45 near Rooster and 25-30 near Stevenson.
JONES, SAUVIE’S, COAST: now on vacation for the fall and winter. Will return in spring.
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Gorge Weather Forecast
It’s partly cloudy this morning, and it will be sunny later. Temps will be in the mid 40’s early and upper 40’s later. Light west wind. 1% chance of rainbows. Sunday looks cloudy. Temps will be in the low to mid 30’s early and mid 40’s later. East wind. No rainbows. Monday looks cloudy with light rain that becomes heavier as the day goes on. Temps will be in the upper 30’s early and mid 40’s in the afternoon. East wind. No rainbows.
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Road and Mountain Biking
We received 0.6” of rain yesterday, meaning that the only local trail that might be rideable is Syncline. Others will be too muddy and subject to damage if you ride them. You could also consider riding gravel or paved roads in the sunshine!
Upcoming Events
For Saturday, there’s a group trail run in Post Canyon at 8am. There’s a free bootcamp workout at Sorosis Park in The Dalles at 10am. On Sunday, there’s a by-donation yoga class at 9am at Samadhi in White Salmon. Ping Pong is $5 at the Skamania County Fairgrounds event hall at 10:30. There’s pickup rugby for all ages at 11am at the Hood River Marina Park.
Random Morning Thoughts
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Have an awesome day today!
Temira
