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The Forecast
| Your favorite beach | Dawn Patrol |
9am- 11:30a |
11:30a- 3pm |
3pm- dusk |
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| Rooster Rock | bye | bye | tan | buns | |
| Steven’s Locks | 7-10 | 7-10 | 7-10 | 7-10 | |
| Viento | 17-20 | 11-14 | 14-17? | 7-10 | |
| Swell-Hood River | 7-10 | 7-10 | 11-14 | 7-10 | |
| Lyle to Doug’s | 7-10 | 7-10 | 13-16 | 7-10 | |
| Rufus, etc. | 10-13 | 10-13 | 18-22 | 10-13 | |
| Roosevelt & Arlington | 10-13 | 10-13 | 18-22 | 10-13 | |
Gorge Wind Forecast
Active weather keeps things interesting in the Gorge over the next several days. This keeps us in westerlies, but also keeps the westerlies focused east of The Dalles, for the most part. Temps will generally be between 50 and 60 through the weekend.
Tuesday starts off cloudy with pressures of 30.26/30.18/30.25 for gradients of .08 and .03. Viento was overperforming prior to dawn at 25ish, Maryhill eastward were 20-23, and the western Gorge was generally in the 10-14 range. By daybreak, those numbers had already dropped. A strong weather system is forecast this afternoon, and that’s going to keep the wind from materializing in a useful way. We’ll see the westerlies bounce around in the teens or less. A brief period of gusty 18-22 could materialize east of The Dalles early afternoon before rain sweeps in. Otherwise, we’re looking at gusty 10-14. River flow readings are 57-89kcfs, river temp is 62F, and high temp forecast is 55F.
Wednesday starts off showery in the western Gorge, meaning you’re driving east for wind. The day starts with gusty 11-14 west of The Dalles and gusty 19-23 east of The Dalles. Head somewhere between Avery and Arlington in the afternoon for 24-27. High temp: 53F.
We’ll be under high pressure on Thursday morning with light wind. A front approaches during the day and kicks the wind briefly up to gusty 20-23 from Avery to Threemile before the rain starts. You’ll probably need to pre-emptively situate yourself in the eastern Gorge for the best results. High temp: 59F.
As of this morning, the Friday-Sunday period looks to bring light wind, but that could change; when the weather is this active, long-range forecasts are poor at predicting details like Gorge wind. Fingers crossed for Wednesday afternoon at Rufus!
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Jones, Sauvie’s, Coast – Done for the Season
Mt. Hood Snow Forecast
Timberline picked up about 4” new snow with 3/4” water equivalent (WE) in the last 24 hours, for what we call “good base building snow”. Significant snow is forecast Tuesday night into Wednesday after which we’ll have a 24 hour dry period before warmer, wetter, rain-soaked conditions return to Mt. Hood.
Tuesday starts off with flurries. Heavier snow moves in overnight. The snow level will be 3000-3500′ this morning, 4000′ this afternoon, and 3000-3500′ overnight. Just a trace of snow is forecast during the day. The next system arrives late afternoon and drops about 0.8” WE on Mt. Hood. That gives us 7-10” new snow at 5000′ when we figure in orographic effects; wind will be W 25 in the morning, SW 15-25 this afternoon, and WNW 30-35 overnight.
Wednesday will be snowy in the morning and cloudy/dry in the afternoon. Flurries are possible overnight. The snow level starts the day at 3000-3500′, holds for much of the day, and slowly rises to 5000′ after midnight. About 0.2” WE is forecast in the morning for 2-3” additional accumulation. Wind: WNW 30-35 early, NW 35-40 in the morning, WNW 25-30 in the afternoon, and W 25 overnight.
Thursday looks cloudy down low and clear up high to start the day. Those clouds burn off and leave the mountain under full sun for a brief period midday. That won’t last – the next system moves in early evening and brings, sadly, rain. The snow level will be 5000′ in the morning,8000′ in the afternoon, 7000′ in the evening, and 6500′ after midnight. About 0.7” rain is forecast overnight. Wind: W 25 in the morning, WSW 25-40 in the afternoon, W 45 in the evening, and SW 10-20 overnight. Rain continues on Friday, but there’s still model disagreement on how much rain will fall. Generally speaking, the weather looks warm and wet for the weekend, but just how wet is uncertain. Temps stay too warm for snow at 5000′ through at least midday Sunday but are forecast to fall to start next week. Have a great day!
Hood River Weather Forecast
Cloudy weather sticks around all day and adds rain in the afternoon. Temps will be in the low 50’s early and mid 50’s later. Moderate westerlies. 99% chance of rainbows. Wednesday will be showery in the morning and partly cloudy later. Temps will be in the mid 40’s early and low 50’s in the afternoon. Moderate westerlies. 99% chance of rainbows. Thursday will be dry in the morning and rainy from mid-afternoon on. Temps will be in the low 40’s early and upper 50’s later. Light westerlies. 4% chance of rainbows.
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Local-ish Events
Please let me know of outdoor-related local-ish events. If you don’t tell me, I don’t know! Teacup has work parties scheduled Wednesday (26) and Saturday (29). HRATS have a work party at Family Man scheduled for Saturday (29). Regular weekly events: Ferment’s Tuesday night 4-mile walk/run is at 6pm. At 7:15am on Wednesdays, there’s a run from the White Salmon Bakery. At 7am on Friday morning, there’s a run from Pine Street Bakery. There’s a free Zumba class at 6pm in the parking lot of One Community Health in The Dalles on Wednesday. Providence is sponsoring a walking program called Healthy Strides. Meets Weds at May Street 5:30pm, through Nov 16. All ages welcome, and there’s swag!
Cycling
Plenty of rain fell yesterday, and it’s likely Post is slick. More rain is coming this evening. Hood River County has reopened all motorized trails to motorized use. Hospital Hill, Underwood, and Whoopdee have reopened. Rifle deer season is open in both Oregon and Washington, so consider wearing safety colors while you’re riding. If you’re riding Post Canyon, you will need a parking pass. Those can be purchased at many local shops or online.
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