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The Forecast
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| Thursday 12,000′-14,000′ |
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Mt. Hood Forecast
It’s Thursday, and it’ll be sunny and warm on the mountain. Clouds and a bit of drizzle move in Friday evening. It’s unclear if sprinkles will stick around Saturday; more likely is partly cloudy sky. So, Thursday… High clouds early. Sunshine later. The free air freezing level (FAF) will be 13000-14,000′. Wind: SW 5-10 in the morning, SW 15-25 in the afternoon, and W 10 after midnight.
Friday starts sunny, picks up high clouds midday, and turns misty or drizzly overnight. The snow level will be 12,000′ in the morning, 10,000′ in the evening, and 8000′ after midnight. Just a trace of rain falls. Wind: W 10 in the morning, SW 10-20 in the afternoon, and WNW 20-25 after midnight.
Saturday will be clear in the morning, partly cloudy midday, and clear overnight. Scattered sprinkles are possible, but they’re definitely not guaranteed. The snow level starts at 8000′ and falls to 3500′ in the afternoon and 2000′ after midnight. Wind: WNW 20-25 in the morning, NW 25-30 in the afternoon, and NW 15-20 overnight. Sunday looks clear with the freezing level at 2000′ in the morning and 6000′ later with NW wind at 15-25. Just a reminder that Saturday is the last day for Meadows this season!
Note on wind speeds. Different wind directions are experienced in different ways on Mt. Hood. For example, west wind at 50mph will hit the slopes and exposed ridges at W 50. SW 50 may hit the ridges at SW 50, but will likely only be SW 20 below tree line. Hence the ranges for wind. Depends where you are on the mountain. Hopefully that helps clarify.
Gorge Wind Forecast
Light and variable wind starts your Thursday, but westerlies finish it off. By midday, westerlies pick up to 12-15 from Stevenson to Hood River. Afternoon wind rises to 19-23 from Stevenson to Rufus. River flow is 179kcfs, river temp is 52F , and high temp forecast is 80F.
Friday starts with 11-14 from Stevenson to Doug’s with 18-22 from The Dalles to Arlington. An approaching front in the afternoon knocks down the wind in the west and gives it a nudge up in the east; expect gusty 13-16 from Stevenson to Hood River with 22-25 from Mosier to Arlington. High temp: 70F. Saturday starts with 12-15 from Viento to Mosier with 5-10 east of there. By midday, westerlies rise to gusty 25-29 from Stevenson to Rufus. Much like Friday, the wind will drop in the west in the afternoon (13-16) and hold at 25-29 from Lyle to Arlington. High temp: 65F.
Coast, Jones, Sauvie’s
On vacation until the end of snowsports season. Will return in April or May.
Hood River Weather Forecast
Clear sky this morning stays that way. Temps will be in the mid 40’s early and near 80 later. Light wind early. Moderate westerlies this afternoon. No rainbows. Friday starts clear and turns overcast early afternoon. Drizzle (maybe) arrives in the evening. Temps will be in the upper 40’s early and near 70 later. Moderate westerlies. 2% chance of rainbows. Saturday looks cloudy. Temps will be in the mid 40’s early and mid 60’s later. Strong westerlies. 4% chance of rainbows.
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Cycling
Cows are out on Hospital Hill. No parking at the corral. No dogs on the trails. No exceptions. Please respect the wishes of the landowners – they let us use their land, and in return, we respect their rules! Post Canyon: clear of snow to the top of Eldorado, perhaps to top of 140. New Whoopdee: open. Other news: Mountain View Cycles women’s ride is every Thursday, bottom of Post at 5:30pm. Dirty Fingers has Sunday gravel rides. Contact the shops for details.
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