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Good morning!

West winds keep blowing all day long today. The early gradient was .09 from Portland to the Dalles and .08 out east. We’ll see 18-23 this morning from Lyle eastward. Winds pick up later, with 26-29, maybe even low thirties, from Rowena out to Arlington.

My pick for today is the Rufus stretch of the river for strongest, steadiest wind. And if for some reason that’s not working out, I pick the Lyle-Rowena stretch of River. Oh yay Rowena with your slippery rocks and slimy bottom. You make me so happy. Under the clouds in the western Gorge, winds blow in the 13-16 range.

Tomorrow starts off light, as high pressure fills in on both sides of the Cascades. We may see some light afternoon thermals in the 10-15 range, and then again, we might not. At this point, Memorial Day does not look windy, and that means your forecaster is looking forward to catching up on some sleep.

If you’re a kiter, check out the Ocean Rodeo demos down at the Sandbar today and tomorrow, along with a big party with live music tonight.

On to biking news, today is practice day on the Super D course in Post Canyon. That means uphill traffic is a very bad idea on the course. It’s probably pretty slick in there anyway after yesterday’s rain, and not a great day to canoodle with the trail whether you’re headed up or down. Tomorrow is the Super D, so the course will be closed unless you are competing. Today is your last day to sign up to race!

In boating world, it’s a good day to hit the rivers. The Hood’s at 4.0 feet, the White Salmon’s at 3.75 feet (well, it was as 6pm yesterday), and the Klickitat’s at 2300 cfs.

Have a great day today!

Temira

Good morning everyone!

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West winds are back this morning, as an upper level low hangs out in the desert and weak high pressure sits at the coast. Strongest wind today will be from Doug’s to Maryhill, building to 24-28 this afternoon, maybe a bit more if everything lines up right, with gusty 16-19 from Stevenson to Lyle. The way it’s looking now, it’s going to stay pretty cloudy today, and that could mess with wind quality.

Tomorrow morning looks windy as well. I think we’ll see 19-23 early from the Hatchery down to Mosier, or maybe just from Stevenson to the Sandbar, depending on the cloud line, fading to 17-20 and getting gusty later in the day. Sunday does not look windy.

In mountain bike land, it’s pretty muddy in lower Post Canyon right now, but the Super D is in great shape (excellent shape, actually), so ride it today! Remember that tomorrow is practice day on the Super D course and Sunday is race day, so avoid the Super D course at all costs this weekend if you’d like to stay in one piece!

Coming up this weekend is the Ocean Rodeo Windance demo at the Hood River Sandbar on Saturday and Sunday. Come down and check out the demos, or just come for the music and party on Saturday night.

Boaters, the Hood’s at 3.9 feet, the White Salmon’s at 3.5 feet, and the Klickitat’s at 2330 cfs. All you residents of eastern Skamania and western Klickitat county, remember that there are a limited number of $15 trips on the White Salmon the weekend of June 5th through Wet Planet Whitewater. If you have never rafted the White Salmon, this is your chance… but don’t forget to tip your guide!

Have a great day today!

Temira