Even though it was pretty light out there when I wrote this forecast, it looks like we’ll see more west wind today. It’s going to be in the 10-15 range near Hood River early, but with the gradient at .09 at 5am, the wind will pick up to 17-20 from Stevenson to Mosier by mid-morning, picking up to 22-25 in the afternoon.
This weekend is Windfest in Hood River, and that usually stops the wind from blowing. This year it looks 50/50, but not windy enough to test the small gear. Even so, you can swing by for free clinics, socializing, and a concert at the Waterfront Park on Saturday night from 6-10pm. As for Windfest wind, it looks like we’ll see a light start on Saturday in the 5-10 range, picking up to 16-19 in the afternoon near Hood River. Sunday looks like a very light wind day, with the possibility of no wind at all.
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In mountain biking news, you can ride with the Disco Divas every Friday morning. This week they’re riding Post Canyon, but the meet time today is early, 8:30am, so if you missed it, join them next week. If you want to make the trails better, there’s a work party on Mobius Strip tomorrow morning. Meet at the bottom of Post Canyon Road at 9am.
Speaking of Post, just a reminder that the upper flat portion of Mitchell Ridge is now closed due to logging. The bypass is open. Just take a right down the road when you exit Spaghetti Factory and take a left where you see the laminated sign by a bridge. Follow the sticks in the ground marked with yellow survey tape, and you’ll come out on the top of the Mitchell Ridge downhill.
Have an awesome day today!
Temira
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