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| Your favorite beach | Dawn Patrol |
9am- 11:30a |
11:30a- 3pm |
3pm- dusk |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rooster Rock | LTV | LTE | LTE | LTE | |
| Steven’s Locks | E 10-15 | E 10-15 | E 7-10 | E 7-10 | |
| Hatchery/Wunderbar | LTE | LTE | E 4-8 | E 4-8 | |
| Doug’s, Lyle, Rowena | LTE | LTE | E 4-8 | E 4-8 | |
| Rufus, etc. | LTE | LTE | E 4-8 | E 4-8 | |
| Roosevelt & Arlington | LTE | LTE | E 4-8 | E 4-8 | |
Gorge Wind Forecast
A heat low over the Willy Valley today will turn the wind offshore, also known as easterly. That’ll make for some fine down-current/downwind paddling of various sorts. As for the wind, it’ll peak mid-morning at E 10-15 from Cascade Locks to Viento or so with light wind elsewhere. By early afternoon, the wind should back off to 7-10 in those locations and pick up to E 4-8 everywhere else, all the way out to John Day Dam. People have been asking about smoke. The answer is maybe, as the flow is NE and may keep the worst of the Substation Fire smoke to the south of us.
Looking at Monday, the heat low remains over the Willy Valley in the morning and then possibly shifts east in the afternoon. This gives us a calm start with west wind from mid-afternoon on. Models disagree on the strength of the wind, with the GFS liking 13-16ish and the Euro liking 20-23 or so.I’m not sure which way to lean for Monday, so take your pick. Either way, it looks like we’ll have wind from Stevenson to Hood River by 1pm and all the way out to The Dalles by 3pm.
The hottest weather, and therefore the heat-associated low pressure, shifts east of the Cascades for reals on Tuesday. That sets us up for west wind at 8-11 early from Stevenson to Swell and 13-16 in the afternoon from Stevenson to The Dalles. Once again the Euro likes stronger wind, giving us 19-22. Given the fact that the heat low is predicted to shift east, I’d vote for the euro on Tuesday afternoon. It’s looking like we’ll potentially see deeper marine clouds Wednesday night into Thursday, increasing the wind.
BONUS: Jones Sunday: 5. Monday: 15-18. Tuesday: 21-24. Sauvie’s Sunday: 13-16 late. Monday: 16-19 late. Tuesday: 8-11+. Coast (north/central/south). Sunday: 20-25/10-15/15-20?, NW swell 5′ at 7 seconds. Monday: NW10/N10/20-25, NW 4′ @ 7. Tuesday: 15-20/15-20/25-30, NW 4′ @ 7.
Random Morning Thoughts
One of the things I’ve noticed in the work I do with clients, and also in the work that I’ve done on myself, is that it can sometimes be impossible to stop freaking out without help from another human being. One of my theories about this is that true crises are often related to a sense of isolation in the world. This being the case, it really is okay to reach out and ask for help. It shows that you understand what you need!
Now, we all know that we can’t always rely on friends, family, or partners to be there when we have a complete freakout. That’s why there are Crisis Lines. These magical help lines are not just for people who are feeling suicidal. It’s okay to call them when whatever’s going on is overwhelming.
Unfortunately, there’s quite a bit of stimga surrounding the choice to call a crisis line. Stigma is BS, in my opinion. Calling a crisis line means a couple of things: one, you know yourself well enough to understand that talking to someone is the thing that will help you feel better fast. Two, you have the courage to pick up the phone and ask for help.
Connecting with another person is often an antidote to panic, anxiety, and loneliness. Connecting with a stranger can sometimes be easier than calling a friend. Reach out – don’t suffer alone. May you be at peace. Have an awesome day.
Mt. Hood Mountain Weather Forecast
Hot and clear with wind at 10mph or so for the next three days.
Gorge Weather Forecast
It’s going to be in the 90’s to the triple digits for the next week. For Sunday< expect lows in the upper 50's and highs in the mid 90's. Light east wind. No rainbows. Monday will be sunny. Temps will be near 60 early and near 100 in the afternoon. Light to moderate west wind. No rainbows. Tuesday looks sunny. Temps will be in the low 60's early and upper 90's in the afternoon. Light to moderate west wind. No rainbows.
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Big Winds SUP Center
North America’s largest rental fleet of 2018 paddle boards will soon be up for grabs. Now is the time to try before you buy, and put your name down on the board of your dreams! Inflatables, hardshells, downwind, touring, race and kids’ models, as well as leashes and paddles will go on sale in the coming weeks. Boards from $299. We’re taking names on these boards now because they go fast. And starting today, every board rental session earns you a raffle ticket for a new Kialoa Insanity paddle to be awarded August 18th. It’s all happening now at the Big Winds Event Site SUP Center. Come paddle with us!
White Sprinter Van of the Week
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Road and Mountain Biking
Plains of Abraham is open. It joins Gunsight to complete our slate of open mountain bike rides. Get out and get some, and take plenty of water because it’s going to be hot. Trails in Hood River County are now closed to motorized use due to fire danger. Bicycles are fine. The Petersburg Loop east of The Dalles is currently closed and under a level 3 evacuation order due to the Substation Fire.
Upcoming Events
Today’s community activities, all of them free or by donation, start with yoga at 9am at Samadhi in White Salmon. There’s pickup rugby for all ages at the Hood River Marina park at 11, and there are free art classes for kids at Columbia Art Gallery at 1. there’s a community wellness walk in The Dalles most Sundays at 2 – you can check Facebook for the weekly location.
Cascade Locks has youth sailboat racing today, and next weekend’s the One Design Regatta. Today’s the practice day for the Patagonia Hood Jam at the Hood River spit, weather permitting. They are planning a BBQ there at 5. This is a kiteboard competition, and the wind window for the event starts on Monday. Next Friday through Sunday is the Bridge of the Gods Kitefest and also the Delta Aquarids meteor shower.
Click here for the full events calendar.
Have an awesome day today!
Temira
