Thursday: mt. hood, we prefer snow to ice.

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your Gorge and Mt. Hood forecaster

For almost 30 years, Temira (they/them) has been making the most of what the Gorge has to offer: riding river swell on a foil or windsurf board, carving fresh lines through the snow, and cycling all the gravel and pavement and trails. This is Temira’s playground, their gym… their life’s work.

That’s why in 2006, Temira took it upon themselves to create the most accurate, hyper-local weather forecasts possible. Inaccurate predictions had left too many fellow adventurers caught off-guard and in harm’s way. Temira was determined to change that. Today, Temira’s forecasts have become an essential resource for thousands of skiers, snowboarders, wind sports enthusiasts and travelers through the Gorge. With their guidance, you can plan ahead, time your sessions perfectly, and stay safer on the water, snow, and trails.

But the story doesn’t end there. Temira also authors the TATAS Facebook page – the Gorge’s premier source for microclimate forecasts. When winter storms, extreme heat, or other hazardous conditions (avalanches on SR-14 and I-84, for example!) threaten, this community lifeline becomes a vital resource for locals and visitors alike, helping to keep everyone safe.

Mt. Hood Snow Forecast

Hi skiers and snowboarders! Mother Nature tossed a curveball at the mountain last night with a period of freezing rain. Definitely some deicing happening out there this morning, but it doesn’t sound extreme. Today’s messiness starts off a couple more days of mixed precip messiness. For those of you eyeing the weekend… there’s at least some snow in the mix. Next week still looks warmer, and most of the ensemble members keep the first few days dry.

Thursday, after an early mixed precip start, should be dry until early afternoon. Snow returns around 4pm. With temps forecast to bounce around between 0C and +2C at 5000′ tonight, we’re probably looking at a mixed precip scenario. For most of the night, we’ll see snow above 6500′, rain in the middle, and freezing rain down low below the inversion. About 0.1” water equivalent (WE) is forecast as snow in the afternoon for an inch of wet new snow. Overnight, we’re expecting 0.4” to 0.5” WE for maybe a couple inches of snow but mostly rain and ice. Wind will be WSW 25 this morning, S 5-10 this afternoon, and it’ll build to S 15-25 overnight.

Snow is forecast for Saturday morning. For Saturday night temps will be right on the edge, +1C, for a potential bout of snain or mixed precip. The snow level will be 3000-3500′ during the day, 5000′-5500′ in the evening, and 3500′ after midnight. About 0.1” WE is forecast early for an inch of new. After a short break in the precip midday, another 0.4” WE falls in the afternoon as wet snow (2-3”), probably, and another 0.5” WE lands on the slopes overnight. That overnight precip should also be wet snow: 2-4”. Wind: W 25 in the morning, SW 20-30 in the afternoon, WSW 40-50 in the evening, and W 40 after midnight.

Sunday’s forecast is currently for mostly dry weather with the potential for a bit of orographic snowfall. Given that clouds won’t be all that deep, we could actually see freezing mist instead. Hard to say right now. One thing I can say: Sunday is the Teacup Tea Party! After Sunday, the weather looks mostly dry (80-90% of the ensembles say so) and warmer (well above freezing) for a few days. Let’s leave it there for now. Have a great day on the slopes!

Gorge Wind Forecast

Hi friends! Models seem to be coalescing around easterlies for the extended period, but I’m gonna keep dreaming. You should too! For Thursday, we start with 30mph at Iwash and hold there. Stevenson starts with 20ish and rises to 25ish. River flow over the last 24 hours was 110-162kcfs, river temp is 44.78F, and high temp forecast is 39F with rain all day except 1pm-4pm.

Friday brings stronger easterlies and heavier rain. The wind starts with 45mph at Iwash and holds through the morning. In the afternoon, it fades to 25mph. Stevenson starts with 35mph, holds through the morning, and fades to 15mph in the afternoon. High temp: 41F with rain all day. Saturday brings light and variable win. High temp: upper 30s to low 40s (depends on the wind) with rain. Sunday also looks light and variable. Might be a good stretch to join Andy at the boat basin for flat water practice and dock starting!

Very basic Hood River weather forecast

Don’t plan your life around this. You really should read Temira’s Awesome Travel Advisory Service on Facebook for a detailed weather forecast.

Clouds and drizzle this morning, dry this afternoon, wet overnight. Temps start in the mid 30s and rise to the upper 30s. Light easterlies.0% chance of rainbows.

Friday will be cloudy with rain all day. Temps start in the mid 30s and rise to the upper 30s. Light easterlies. 0% chance of rainbows.

Saturday will be rainy. Temps start in the mid 30s and rise to the upper 30s. Light easterlies. Then calm. 4% chance of rainbows.

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Cycling Update

Trails have been a mix of frozen, hoar-frost (unrideable), and freeze-thaw. When it’s wet and muddy, or when there are freeze-thaw conditions, please don’t ride, or you’ll do significant trail damage. Then peeps have to fix your mess rather than building new trails. Nobody wants that! Everyone wants new trails. Be a good steward, and pick a different activity

Remember: E-bikes are not allowed on USFS non-moto trails. They are allowed on moto trails.