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.
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Mt. Hood Snow Forecast
Good morning skiers and snowboarders! One last day of sunny weather is in the cards today. Get up there and get some sunshine! High clouds arrive on Wednesday ahead of a system slated for Thursday. There’s still quite a bit of uncertainty from Thursday onward, but it does appear that moisture will re-enter the picture. We’ll see at least some snow in the Thursday through Tuesday time period before warmer temps (probably) return next week.
Looking at today’s forecast (Tuesday) requires shades or dark goggles: it’s going to be a sunny one. Thin high clouds may drift in this afternoon. The free air freezing level will be 10,000′ all day. It drops to 8000′ overnight. Temps will max out in the upper 40s at 5000′ today after a mid-20s start. Dress in layers and plan to strip some (but not all, please!). Wind today will be light and variable. Are you from the Gorge? Today’s a great day to WFMHM (Work from Mt. Hood Meadows). Nordic skiers: no fresh groom today, but in an interesting twist yesterday, Teacup was fast hardpack and Meadows was slow packed powder. That’s the difference a little elevation will make when the snow level is borderline.
High clouds filter the sun on Wednesday. The free air freezing level starts at 8000′ and drops to 6500′ during the day before dropping to 5000′ overnight. Temps max out in the upper 30s during the day. Wind will be W 15-20 early, SSW 10-20 in the afternoon, and SE 10-15 after midnight as a low passes somewhere offshore.
Details for Thursday aren’t yet clear. A low pressure system offshore will send a wave of precipitation towards Mt. Hood, but the quantity and temp of that precipitation depends on the location of that low. Its path is far from certain at this point. It seems likely that we’ll see light snow Thursday and mixed precip Friday before the snow level drops this weekend. Over the weekend, we have continued uncertainty with a high likelihood of at least some snow. I’ll refine this forecast as we get closer. Have a wonderful sunny day on the slopes today!
Gorge Wind Forecast
Hi friends! Easterlies continues for the next few days. Today’s the strongest day, most likely, but it you’re quick, you should be able to get a river session in today, tomorrow, and Thursday. Today’s the sunniest one, tho, so it’ll be the best! We starts with pressures of 30.44/30.57/30.59 for an easterly gradient of 0.13. As of the writing of this report, Iwash (Rooster) was reading 37, Stevenson 19, and Viento 23. Iwash rises to 40-45 this morning and drops to 30-35 this afternoon. Stevenson rises to 30-35 mid-morning and falls to 20-25 this afternoon. River flow over the last 24 hours was 86-140kcfs, river temp is 47.30F, and high temp forecast is 41F with sun in the windy zones.
Wednesday brings another round of easterlies, but they won’t be quite as strong. Iwash starts with 35 and drops to 25-30. Stevenson start with 30 and does the slow fade to 20-25. High temp: 40F under increasingly cloudy sky. Thursday starts with 40 at Iwash and 30 at Stevenson. By early afternoon, the wind drops to 25 and Iwash and 20 at Stevenson. Take 5mph off that after 1pm. High temp: low 40s with drizzle (or snain) possible in the afternoon. Friday: Light east wind to start building to an unknown strength as a low passes somewhere offshore. Let’s leave it there for now due to uncertainty. Have a great day on the river today!
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.
Nothing today (Tuesday). Temps start in the low-mid 30s and rise to the mid 30s. Light easterlies. 0% chance of rainbows.
Wednesday will be Nothing and then it’ll get darker as higher clouds join in. Temps start in the low-mid 30s and rise to the mid 30s. Light easterlies.0% chance of rainbows.
Thursday will be cloudy. Light drizzle or snow (just a trace) is possible in the evening. Temps start in the low-mid 30s and stay there. Light easterlies. 0% chance of rainbows.
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Cycling Update
Well. Now it’s raining. Trails that were frozen will turn freeze-thaw with the warming. Just don’t. When it’s wet and muddy, 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.
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Whether you’re shredding fresh powder on Mt. Hood, surfing swell on the Columbia, or just enjoying our stunning home… remember that every day here is a gift. Make the most of it.
Have an absolutely epic day out there!
~ Temira
