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The Forecast
Today’s Gorge Wind – these are ranges for the average speed, not a predicted wind range. =)
Your favorite beach
Dawn
Patrol
9am-
11:30a
11:30a-
3pm
3pm-
dusk
Rooster Rock
cool
cloudy.
less
buns.
Steven’s Locks
18-22
18-22
12-15
12-15
Swell-Hood River
18-22
18-22
18-22
18-22
Lyle to Doug’s
15-18
20-24
26-29
18-23?
Rufus, etc.
15-18
20-24
26-29
18-23?
Roosevelt & Arlington
12-15
12-15
15-18?
12-15?
Patrol
11:30a
3pm
dusk
Gorge Wind Forecast
Westerly gradients combine with a rather complicated weather setup for a few days. Given the slight chance of thunder and the higher chances of afternoon rain showers, you’ll want to chase the wind early. Let’s look at Thursday. Offshore high pressure combines with low pressure moving into BC and low pressure over Nevada and Idaho for an overall good setup. Unfortunately, that inland low will create wind shear and surface-based thunder chances this afternoon. Early gradients of .10 and .06 are driving westerlies in the 18-25 range from Stevenson to Swell with 12-15 in the eastern Gorge. By late morning, we should have 26-29 from Mosier to Rufus with east of Rufus and up and down 18-23 west of Mosier. As the day heats up, instability develops. Forecast reliability drops to zero this afternoon as any given location has a 10% chance of thunder, rain, and/or small hail. River flow: 150kcfs. River temp: 55F. High temp: 61F.
Looking at Friday, we have another cool, cloudy day. Offshore high pressure remains in place as does the inland low. Surface flow will be westerly, and upper flow will be northerly or northeasterly. Not ideal, but not a deal-breaker either. The day starts with 12-15 from Stevenson to Arlington. By midday, the wind rises to 21-24 from Stevenson to The Dalles with 12-15 east of The Dalles. It appears the wind will keep rising and max out at 24-27 from Mosier to Rufus with 10-13 in the western Gorge in the afternoon and 13-16 in the eastern Gorge. High temp: 65F.
On Saturday, a broad ridge (high pressure) offshore combines with low pressure over the inland NW and Nevada for another day of onshore flow. The eastern Gorge looks particularly susceptible to instability and possible thunder in the afternoon, so the western Gorge will be your sweet spot. Morning wind will be 21-24 from Stevenson to Mosier with 10-13 east of there. Midday: 24-28 from Stevenson to Avery with 10-13 in the eastern Gorge. That wind holds through mid-afternoon, after which models hint at a steep decline in wind speed coupled with thunder or rain possible east of Rufus. High temp: 67F. Westerlies keep on going Sunday and Monday with models suggesting mid to upper 20’s both days.
Coast, Jones, Sauvie’s
Coast (north/central/south, waves. Wind direction north unless otherwise noted. Swell forecast from NWS.) Thursday: NW10-15/W10-15/N25-30, NW swell 5-6′ at 10 seconds. Friday: NW5-10/NW10/N25-30, NW swell 5′ at 8 seconds. Saturday: LTW/LTW/N25-30, W 4′ @ 11. Jones Thursday: 11-14. Friday: 10-13. Saturday: 10-13. Sauvie’s Thursday: NW10-15. Friday: 10-13. Saturday: 15-18.
Mt. Hood Weather forecast
On vacation unless some wintry weather happens.
Hood River Weather Forecast
Partly cloudy sky this morning adds clouds this afternoon. There’s a slight chance of thunder and a good chance of rain. Temps will be in the mid 40’s early and low 60’s later. Moderate to strong westerlies. 87% chance of rainbows. Friday looks cloudy with a slight chance of showers/thunder along the Cascade Crest in the afternoon. Temps will be near 40 early and in the mid 60’s later. Moderate to strong westerlies. 19% chance of rainbows. Saturday looks cloudy early, then high overcast, and then mostly cloudy. Temps will be in the mid 40’s early and mid/upper 60’s later. Strong westerlies. No rainbows.
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Cycling
Post Canyon: the trail from the bottom of Post Canyon to Seven Streams Staging Area is now closed. It’s on private land. Respect the closure. Otherwise, Post is clear to the top with random closures due to salvage logging operations. Respect those closures too! Surveyor’s Ridge: clear of snow and trees. Other 44 Road Trails: clearing in progress. 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! New Whoopdee: open. Other news: Mountain View Cycles women’s ride is every Thursday, bottom of Post at 5:30pm. Dirty Fingers has the Post n’ Pint on Thursday evenings at 5:30pm from the shop.
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Local Events
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