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Good morning!

Are you ready for east winds? I hope so, because the easterlies are going to be the big game in town for the next few days. Gradients are light this morning, at .04, but will pick up as the day goes on. I think 23-26 is reasonable by this afternoon. Tomorrow looks like 27-30, and Thursday looks like 30+. If the models continue with current trends, we’ll have big easterlies for the next week or so, with the exception of Friday, when a weak system will either slacken or flip the gradients.

Saturday and Sunday look problematic, weather-wise. East winds continue, perhaps in the nuclear range, but moisture rides over the top of the easterlies. Depending on the temperature in eastern Oregon and Washington, we could see snow or freezing rain in the Gorge and a downright blizzard in Cascade Locks.

If you’re looking to ski, here’s today’s inside scoop. HRM lift and lot are closed today to preserve the base. Hey, you weren’t skiing down there anyway, were you? It’s way nicer up on Cascade in the sun. =) And, Meadows is opening their Vista Superpipe on Wednesday or Thursday, depending on when they can finish it. If you’re looking for powder, the earliest new snow will be Friday, with more moisture (possibly a tropical amount) headed our way Sunday or early next week.

In mountain bike world, there’s great news. The tack alert is on for Post Canyon. No, really. I rode Seven Streams yesterday, and it’s in great shape. However, if you’re the person who’s been sliding into the corners and tearing up the trails, STOP IT. Locking up your brakes may feel cool, but it tears up the trails, and it’s a sign that your bike handling skills need improvement. Be nice to the trails, and they’ll stay nice for you and everyone else. I also have a report that Hospital Hill (thanks again to the Kreps for letting us use those trails) is in great shape.

So, there’s plenty for you to do today, so get up off your butt and go have some fun. And if you’re working, have a great day today anyway!

Good morning!

Somehow, there just doesn’t seem to be time to whip out a forecast on the weekends anymore. Between the doing the snowphones and baking treats to secure a ride to the mountain, the weekend forecast has been neglected.

Today, though, there’s a forecast, although there really isn’t much to talk about.

In mountain bike land, Syncline is great, as is Hospital Hill. I have an unconfirmed report that Post Canyon is not muddy, and will be going to check that out today, either on a bike or with running shoes on my feet.

Up on the mountain, it’s Carve Central, with even the groom crew saying they’re heading out for turns after opening. Speaking of the mountain, I’d like to ask your help. It’s high time we had some new snow. So, if you could possibly make a sacrifice or two to your preferred snow gods, that would be much appreciated. As of now, our best shot at more snow looks like Thursday or Sunday, but models are vacillating. So, your help would be nice.

In wind news, NOAA called for east winds this morning, but gradients are already westerly, with high pressure sitting at the mouth of the Columbia. Given that, I think we’ll see 20-23 by afternoon in the corridor. An added bonus of the west wind is that the inversion will clear out quickly, leaving us with sunny skies (or at worst, high overcast skies). High pressure builds back over the desert tomorrow, bring easterlies to Stevenson and Rooster. 24-28 seems like a reasonable call.

Have a great day today!