Sunday: easterly today. westerly on Monday.

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Gorge Wind Forecast

I took yesterday off from the forecast. Ignoring the models for 24 hours allowed the models to come into agreement about Monday’s forecast. And they’ve come into agreement in a way that you’ll probably like – moderately strong westerlies for much of the day. Monday will be sandwiched between a light easterly day today and a bit of a conundrum on Tuesday. On Wednesday, we return to easterlies.

Sunday’s kicking off with easterlies at 10-15 between Rooster and Viento. Easterlies pick up to 15-20mph from Rooster to Viento for a few hours this morning and fade in the afternoon. By 2pm, the readings should be “light”, less than 10mph. River flow readings are 60-101kcfs this morning, river temp is 66F, and high temp forecast is 83F.

A cold front approaches on Monday. It combines with offshore high pressure and inland heat for a solid day of westerlies. Expect 14-17 for Dawn Patrol from Viento to Swell. By late morning, you’ll find 24-27 from Stevenson to Doug’s. Afternoon westerlies dip to 17-21 from Stevenson to Swell, 21-24 from Hood River to Mosier, and rise to 25-29 from Lyle to Rufus. Stronger wind from Lyle to Rufus isn’t out of the question. Arlington should join at 20-23. High temp: 77F. Sunset: 6:31pm.

Tuesday starts with westerlies at 17-21 near Viento. Models suggest the wind will die off, but this is the kind of setup where reality often exceeds the models. Thank offshore high pressure for that. Cross your fingers, and we might have 17-21 for most of the day from Stevenson to Swell or Hood River. My fingers are crossed, for sure. High temp: 73F. Easterlies return on Wednesday. Enjoy the next few days!  

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Jones, Sauvie’s, Coast

Coast forecast (north/central/south, waves). Swell forecast provided by NWS. Wind direction northerly unless otherwise noted. Sunday: 15ish/10-15/15-20+, NW swell 4′ at 8 seconds. Monday: LTN/20-25/30-35, NW 5′ @ 8. Tuesday: 20-25/20-25/30-40, NW 5′ @ 9 building to 8′ @ 10. Jones Sunday: LTV. Monday: 15-18. Tuesday: LTV. Sauvie’s Sunday: 10-13. Monday: NNW 16-19. Tuesday: 10-13.  

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Hood River Weather Forecast

Clear sky for Sunday, all day long. Temps will be in the upper 40’s early and low 80’s later. Light easterlies. No rainbows. Monday will be clear and then high overcast. Temps start near 50 and end in the upper 70’s. Strong westerlies. No rainbows. Tuesday will be high overcast then sunny. Temps start in the mid 40’s and rise to the low 70’s. Moderate westerlies early. Lighter later. No rainbows.

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Local-ish Events

Please let me know of outdoor-related local-ish events. If you don’t tell me, I don’t know! Regular weekly events: Ferment’s Tuesday night 4-mile walk/run is at 6pm. The Columbia Gorge Tri Club has a weekly workout at Mayer Park in Rowena at 6pm Tuesdays. 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. The Small Boat paddlers have a group paddle at 6pm on Thursday at the Hatchery. Post and Pint and Post n’ Pinot are done for the season due to darkness. There’s a free Zumba class at 6pm in the parking lot of One Community Health in The Dalles on Wednesday. Providence is sponsoring a walking program called Healthy Strides. Meets Weds at May Street 5:30pm, through Nov 16. All ages welcome, and there’s swag!  

Cycling

It’s dusty out there… Hood River County has reopened motorized use for trails in the NW Area (Post, Kingsley, Binn’s Hill). Other HRC trails are still closed. These trails are closed to all uses, and some might not have signage saying they are closed: Hospital Hill, Underwood, Whoopdee, and any lands Owned or Managed by American Forest Management, Broughton Lumber Company, DGS Timber, Green Diamond, Kreps Ranch, Kreps Family LLC, Lupine Forest, Manulife Forest Management, Twin Creeks Timber, and Western Pacific Timber, LLC in Klickitat, Skamania, Stevens, Yakima, Hood River and Wasco counties.

The road connecting Plains of Abraham to Smith Creek closes at noon Monday-Friday and will not be open to bikers during that time. Courtney Road (the road that goes up above Syncline) is closed until October. Do not attempt to use it to access trails. If you’re riding Post Canyon, you will need a parking pass. Those can be purchased at many local shops or online.  

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