mt. Hood - The Gorge is my Gym

Good morning!

Winter is here, if only for a day. Up on Mt. Hood today, it’s snowing hard and blowing hard, with west wind tossing snow into leeward glades. Powder and windblown powder cover the ski slopes from the base of Skibowl to the top of Timberline. If you’re not afraid of a little weather, get out and make some turns today. I am. Oh. Wait… that’s my job. =)

Tomorrow looks sunny and warm on the slopes, so if you’re hoping for powder, get it today or tonight. Sunshine continues through Tuesday and then powder returns on Tuesday night, setting up a great ski day on Wednesday. After that, we’re looking at sunny days into the extended forecast.

Speaking of sunshine, Monday and Tuesday see temperatures climbing near 60 in the valley for some great hiking and road biking. If you haven’t been out for a hike, get out, because the wildflowers are blooming and the ticks are still hibernating. I think the mountain bike trails are going to be slick and slimy until the end of next week, so break out that road bike and ride some hills.

If you’re not skiing today, you can make a difference in your mountain bike riding experience. There’s a work party in Post Canyon today with trail maestro Doug Van Zandt on his fabulous reroute of Spaghetti Factory. Meet at the bottom of Post Canyon Road at 9am where the pavement meets the dirt, bring tools, bring a smile, and bring snacks to share.

If you’re looking for wind, hold out for easterlies on Monday and Tuesday. It’s not looking super strong, but it’s looking both sailable and kiteable. Most importantly, it’s looking warm. Ditch the gloves.
Finally, tonight is the 3rd anniversary party at Double Mountain. Enough said about that.

Oh, and Paul Van Dyk is playing in Portland next Friday and Tiesto is playing on April 9th. If you’d like to carpool, please let me know. =)

Have a great day today!

Temira

Good morning!

Due to lack of interesting weather, the forecast has been vacationing.

It’s back, thanks to a request from Johnathon. Plus, there’s weather
to talk about.

First off, it’s sunny on the mountain today, and there’s great
mountain biking in the valley. Syncline is in great shape, and the
front side of Hospital Hill is in great shape (although not Triple
Bypass). Post is reported to be muddy, so please leave the dirt on the
trail and stay out of there for now. Road biking is also excellent
right now. I rode the 30 to The Dalles a couple of days ago, and
there’s little to no gravel on the road.

Now, on to more interesting weather.

Windsurfers and kiters, Monday is your day. A front hits the
Northwest, and high pressure builds at the coast behind the frontal
pasage. Timing looks perfect for a 29-34mph day at Arlington,
Roosevelt, Threemile and quite possibly The Wall and Doug’s. I have
made my plans for Arlington, so if you’d like to carpool, let’s chat.
It’s going to be cold, but it should be near-epic. We’ll likely see
another big westerly day on Thursday.

If you’re looking for snow, Mother Nature will provide for you this
week. Snow levels will be quite low, 1000-2000 feet this week, meaning
we’re looking at powder, powder, powder. 5-8″ Monday, not much
Tuesday, then a big, strong storm Wednesday. It’s unclear when this
one will hit, but either Wednesday or Thursday will be epic. Wednesday
night is looking great, if you have to work.

Gardeners, you’re screwed. =)

Rock climbers, OH8 is open for business, with sunshine, no ticks, no
leaves on the oak, and no rattlesnakes.

Have a great day today!

Temira