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To stop this virus in its track, ideally, we would all stay in our homes for at least two weeks. That’s a lockdown, and it’s what worked in Wuhan. Lockdowns are not how the good ol’ USA and Canada roll. Instead, we’re taking a kinder, gentler approach and relying on people to make wise decisions about how often they shop, where and how they exercise, and what exactly is “essential”.
How do you know if you’re listening to your wisdom or if you’re being selfish in the actions you’re taking? That’s a question you’ll need to reflect upon when you make choices. Consider who may be impacted by your actions. Consider the larger implications of your actions – are you being a good role model? How could this pandemic change if everyone in your community acted the same way as you?
These quandaries will likely be different in urban and rural areas. They will be different across class and socioeconomic strata. Cultural differences will play into the process of decision making. Underlying it all, however, is the need for us avoid being driven by greed, fear, craving, or anger. Instead, we can examine our choices in light of the higher instincts: compassion, generosity, caring, connection, and patience, to name a few. If our version of #staytheFhome is driven by those, we’re likely doing an okay job. Stay healthy. Take care of yourself. We’ll adapt, and we’ll get through this.
| Your favorite beach | Dawn Patrol |
9am- 11:30a |
11:30a- 3pm |
3pm- dusk |
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| Rooster Rock | closed | beach | clothed | buns | |
| Steven’s Locks | 15-18 | 15-18 | 13-16 | 13-16 | |
| Swell-Hood River | 15-18 | 15-18 | 13-16 | 13-16 | |
| Doug’s, Lyle, Rowena | 12-15 | 12-15 | 24-27 | 24-27 | |
| Rufus, etc. | 12-15 | 12-15 | 24-27 | 24-27 | |
| Roosevelt & Arlington | 12-15 | 12-15 | 24-27 | 24-27 | |
Gorge Wind Forecast
First, a public service announcement. All Oregon (Viento, Rowena) and Washington (Doug’s, Hatchery) State Parks are closed at this time. All Port of Hood River waterfront access is closed at this time, although the walking path is open. The Army Corps has closed all parks (The Wall, Rufus, Roosevelt). They have also closed boat ramps. Swell City is closed. It’s best not to go – especially if you don’t live in the Gorge. Please follow legal guidance to stay home, save lives.. If you’re local and getting on the water somehow, follow Maui rules: rig quickly, get in the water, and leave as soon as you are done. No hanging out. Maintain at least six feet space on land and on the water. Do not place yourself directly upwind or downwind of anyone. Don’t go harder than 50%, and keep your focus at 100%. This is not the time to get injured.
An active weather pattern with a series of fronts moving through drives gusty westerlies for the next few days. With heavy rain pretty much everywhere on Wednesday, it’ll be a day to spend inside. For Tuesday, the days starts with gradients of 0.10 and 0.07. River flow is 168kcfs and temp is 50 degrees. With that out of the way… We’ll see gusty westerlies all day. Morning wind will be 12-15 east of Mosier. The western Gorge will have gusty 14-18 from Stevenson to Mosier. By this afternoon, the wind will be gusty 13-16 in the west and gusty 24-27 from Rowena to Arlington.
Wednesday looks rainy pretty much all day. The wind drops in response – light westerlies at 4-8 starts the day through the whole Gorge. In this setup, we usually see stronger westerlies in the far west Gorge, so let’s call it gusty 17-20 from Dalton Point to Viento with 5-8 everywhere else. Thursday sees this system move through. That gives us 12-15 everywhere to start. Afternoon wind holds at gusty 12-15 in the west and picks up to gusty 24-28 from Avery to Threemile.
Jones, Sauvie’s, and Coast forecast are on break to discourage travel.
Mt. Hood Weather Forecast
All the mountains are closed, the forest is closed, and neither in-bounds nor out-of-bounds snowsports are available at this time. Some of you will be tempted to go out backcountry skiing. Take a look at this sobering article about a recent BC rescue and consider carefully if you want to put others at risk. Remember, Timberline, Skibowl, and Meadows are all closed to uphill traffic at this time. This is to comply with Kate Brown’s executive orders. It’s the law, folks. Obey it!
A pattern shift is coming all across the land, and that will bring some rain, followed by a wee bit of snow, to Mt. Hood. For Tuesday, the weather will be mostly clear. Free air freezing level (FAF): 9000′ early, 8000′ from evening on. Wind: W 20 all day, SW 10-20 overnight.
Rain moves in around 5am Wednesday, turns moderate to heavy midday, and tapers off overnight, switching to snow late in the evening. The snow level will be 8000′ in the morning, 7000′ in the afternoon, and 5000′ to 5500′ overnight. About 1.0” to 1.2” rain falls during the day. Another 0.7” WV falls in the evening, probably 0.5” rain and 0.2” WV as snow, for 1-2” at 5000′. Wind: SW 10-20 early, W 35-40 in the afternoon, WNW 30-35 in the evening, and NW 25-30 overnight.
Thursday bring a few orographic wet snow flurries. The snow level will be 5500′ during the day and 5000′ from afternoon on. Just a trace of new falls at 5000′ (or at any elevation). The sky clears overnight. Wind: NW 25-30 early, NW 20-25 in the afternoon, and W 10 overnight. Clear sky returns on Friday. The weekend forecast contains significant precip, but the details are not yet clear.
Hood River Weather Forecast
Cloudy sky sticks around this morning and turns clear in the afternoon. Temps will be near 50 early and in the mid 60’s later. Light westerlies early. Moderate later. No rainbows. Wednesday looks rainy pretty much all day. Temps will be in the upper 40’s early and upper 50’s later. MUGGY. Light west wind. 89% chance of rainbows. Thursday looks mostly cloudy with scattered sprinkles. Temps will be in the upper 40’s early and mid 60’s later. Light to moderate westerlies. 94% chance of rainbows. Next rain: this weekend. Looking for a complete Columbia Gorge forecast? Looking for more humor in your weather? Obscenities? You’re looking for my TATAS: Temira’s Awesome Travel Advisory Service on Facebook.Cycling
ALL trails in the Gorge are closed. Hood River County (Post Canyon, Pinemont, HRC forest roads), SDS (Underwood, Whoopdee), and Kreps (Hospital Hill) lands are closed to prevent the spread of coronavirus by incoming hoards of visitors. DNR land (Nestor) is closed per the DNR website and a little tiny sign at the bottom of the Nestor trail. USFS (44 Road trails, Syncline) are closed. State Parks (Columbia Hills, Twin Tunnels) are closed. There were two considerations: protecting medical professionals, and keeping crowds away when the weather is nice. Google Sun Valley’s Covid-19 rate if your are curious what crowds of recreation visitors can do to spread coronavirus.
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