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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
gentlemen
start
tanning
your buns
Steven’s Locks
5-10
12-15
21-24
13-16
Swell-Hood River
5-10
17-20
21-24
13-16
Lyle to Doug’s
5-10
10-15
20-23
23-26
Rufus, etc.
LTV
10-15
20-23
23-26
Roosevelt & Arlington
LTV
10-13
14-17
17-20
Patrol
11:30a
3pm
dusk
Gorge Wind Forecast
“Strong-enough” westerlies continue for the next three days followed by a chance for stronger westerlies for the following three days. Temps drop from 80 on Sunday back into the 60’s by Tuesday and don’t warm up again until next weekend.
Sunday starts with blue sky, offshore high pressure, and a weak low with associated front heading into central BC. All this combines for increasing westerlies as the day goes on. Morning gradients of 0.09 and 0.01 suggest a Corridor day. Don’t be fooled. Everywhere is on the table this afternoon. Expect a slow start through late morning as the desert fights to warm up. By early afternoon, we’ll have 21-24 from Stevenson to Avery. That offshore front exerts more influence later; this knocks the western Gorge down to 13-16. From Mosier to Rufus, you’ll find gusty 23-26 this afternoon. Up for a longer drive? Arlington should make it to 17-20. River flow is 225kcfs, river temp is 55F, and high temp forecast is 81F. Warm!
On to Monday. That front ups the marine influence over the western half of the state. Temps drop into the low 70’s. Out in the desert, temps remain at 80F. Add in offshore high pressure, and you have a solid westerly setup. Morning wind will be 21-24 from Viento to Mosier with 5-10 at cloudy Stevenson. From The Dalles to Rufus, you’ll awake to 13-16. Afternoon wind falls off to 14-17 in the western Gorge and picks up to 27-31 from Lyle to Boardman. High temp Hood River: 73F. Arlington: 79F.
Low pressure settles inland on Tuesday following the passage of a weak, damp cold front. You’ll be driving west to get out of the clouds and into the sun and wind. Morning westerlies start with drizzle. Expect 5-10 west of The Dalles and 12-15 east of there. Afternoon: 5-10 in the cloudy western Gorge and gusty 21-24 from Lyle to Threemile. High temp: 63F Hood River, 67F Arlington.
Looking at the rest of the week, we have uncertainty and unreliability. Models and their ensembles are far from agreeing. Generally speaking, Wednesday looks lighter and Thursday/Friday bring a chance for stronger wind. It’s going to be another fine week of windsport. Have a great time on the river!
Coast, Jones, Sauvie’s
Coast (north/central/south, waves. Wind direction north unless otherwise noted. Swell forecast from NWS.) Sunday: NW15-20/15-20/25-35, SW swell 3′ at 16 seconds. Monday: SW10-15/W10/V to 10, SW 2′ @ 16. Tuesday: LTW/LTW/N20-25, W 5′ @ 10. Jones Sunday: 20-23. Monday: 12-15. Tuesday: 5-10. Sauvie’s Sunday: 13-16. Monday: 5-10. Tuesday: 5-10.
Mt. Hood Weather forecast
On vacation unless some wintry weather happens.
Hood River Weather Forecast
Clear sky this morning stays that way. Temps will be in the low 50’s early and low 80’s later. Moderate westerlies. No rainbows. A few marine clouds start Monday, but the rest of the day will be clear. Temps will be in the upper 40’s early and low 70’s later. Moderate to strong westerlies. No rainbows. Tuesday starts cloudy with light rain, switches to sprinkles, and ends partly cloudy. Rain: 0.1”. Temps will be in the mid 40’s early and low 60’s later. Light to moderate westerlies.
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Cycling
Post Canyon: clear to the top. Surveyor’s Ridge: clear of snow and trees. Other 44 Road Trails: clearing in progress. 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! New Whoopdee: open. Other news: Mountain View Cycles women’s ride is every Thursday, bottom of Post at 5:30pm. Dirty Fingers has the Post n’ Pint on Thursday evenings at 5:30pm from the shop.
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Local Events
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