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The Forecast
Today’s Gorge Wind – these are ranges for the average speed, not a predicted wind range. =)
Your favorite beach
Dawn
Patrol
9am-
11:30a
11:30a-
3pm
3pm-
dusk
Rooster Rock
too
chilly
drizzly
for buns
Steven’s Locks
5-10
5-10
11-14
11-14
Swell-Hood River
11-14
11-14
11-14
11-14
Lyle to Doug’s
11-14
11-14
22-25
G26-30
Rufus, etc.
11-14
11-14
22-25
G26-30
Roosevelt & Arlington
18-22
18-22
22-25
G26-30
Patrol
11:30a
3pm
dusk
Gorge Wind Forecast
Another day of strong westerlies is on tap before we enter a period of lighter wind. Today’s gradients start at .06/.06. That indicates you’ll want to be east of Hood River unless something changes. The only thing changing today is the addition of more clouds from a warm front and some evening drizzle in the western Gorge. That’s not the kind of change we’re seeking for a corridor day. So. The wind starts up-and-down with most places in the 11-14 range. Give it a few hours. By midday, westerlies rise to 22-25 from Lyle to Rufus with 11-14 east and west of there. Later in the day, as desert heating assists, the wind rises to gusty 26-30 from Lyle to Rufus with 22-25 east of there. River flow is 214kcfs. River temp is 53F. High temp today: 60F.
Sunday brings a weak weather system into the Gorge. This knocks down the gradients. Wind speeds follow. Expect 10-13 early in the morning all the way from Viento to Arlington. Midday wind builds to 12-15 from Viento to Rufus. Afternoon: 16-19 from Mosier to Rufus with 11-14 east of there and 8-11 in the showery western Gorge. High temp: 66F.
High pressure rebuilds on Monday. That starts the day with sunshine and 11-14mph from Viento to Arlington. Don’t drive. Afternoon wind goes calm east of Moiser as high pressure settles in. From Stevenson to Moiser, you’ll find 14-17. High temp: 73F. The next couple of days look lighter with warm, sunny weather. Next round of strong westerlies: late next week, perhaps.
Coast, Jones, Sauvie’s
On vacation until the end of snowsports season. Will return soon.
Mt. Hood Weather forecast
Partly cloudy sky this morning gives way to clouds and a trace of snow tonight. The snow level will be 2000′ early , 3500′ overnight, and 3000′ on Sunday morning. A trace falls tonight (4” fell yesterday, btw). Wind: NW 25-30 in the morning, NW 20-25 in the afternoon, and NW 15-20 overnight.
Sunday looks cloudy in the morning and clear in the afternoon with up to an inch of snow possible overnight thanks to orographics. Honestly, it’s unlikely, but worth mentioning. Snow level: 2000′ rising to 4500′. Wind: NW 15-20 all day and NW 10-15 overnight.
Monday will be clear with a chance of a few clouds in the afternoon. The freezing level will rise from 4000′ in the morning to 6500′ overnight. Wind: NW 10-15 early, light and variable later, and SW 5 overnight. The next couple of days look warm and sunny. Enjoy!
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.
Hood River Weather Forecast
Partly cloudy sky this morning grows increasingly cloudy later. Drizzle may fall this evening. Temps will be in the mid 40’s early and near 60 later. Moderate westerlies. 19% chance of rainbows. Sunday will have a few scattered showery and will stay at least partly cloudy all day. Temps will be in the mid 40’s early and mid 60’s later. Light to moderate westerlies. 58% chance of rainbows. Monday will be sunny. Temps will be in the low 40’s early and low 70’s later. Light to moderate westerlies. No rainbows.
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Cycling
Cows are out on Hospital Hill. No parking at the corral. No dogs on the trails. No exceptions. Please respect the wishes of the landowners – they let us use their land, and in return, we respect their rules! Post Canyon: clear of snow to the top of Eldorado, perhaps to top of 140. New Whoopdee: open. Other news: Mountain View Cycles women’s ride is every Thursday, bottom of Post at 5:30pm. Dirty Fingers has Sunday gravel rides. Contact the shops for details.
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