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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
5-10
G5-10
13-16
13-16
Swell-Hood River
12-15
12-15
14-17
14-17
Lyle to Doug’s
5-10
10->20
21-24
24-27
Rufus, etc.
5-10
10->20
21-24
24-27
Roosevelt & Arlington
5-10
5-10
10-13
10-13
Patrol
11:30a
3pm
dusk
Gorge Wind Forecast
Westerlies continue through the extended forecast. Low pressure over the inland western USA will insert some gustiness and random rain showers into the wind field. That said, the general picture is high pressure offshore and low pressure inland, and that’s what we’re looking for when we’re seeking wind.
Looking at Wednesday, gradients start at .07 and .05. Westerlies are in the low teens from Viento to Swell with 5-10 everywhere else, eastward to Arlington. It appears the desert low pressure will keep the wind from materializing in the desert today, so we’ll focus on the rest of the Gorge. It’ll take some time for heating to kick in; winds languish in the single digits to teens through early afternoon. By 2pm or so, the wind should climb to 21-24 from Mosier to Avery with 10-13 either side of that stretch. Late afternoon heating takes the wind to gusty 24-27 from Lyle to Rufus with 10-13 east of there and 13-16 west of there. There’s a slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. If they happen, the wind will respond negatively. Plus, it’s always a bad idea to combine wind, kites, poles, and lightning! River flow is 203kcfs, river temp is 55F, and high temp forecast is 61F.
Looking at Thursday, we see mostly cloudy weather with some models predicting widespread rain. This makes for a very imprecise forecast. We’ll still have offshore high pressure and inland low pressure. However, rain and convection could shut things down. As of right now, it looks like 24-27 from Mosier to Threemile to Start the day with 12-15 in the rainy western Gorge. Some models suggest widespread wraparound moisture in the afternoon for the desert. Some do not. Best case scenario is a period of 27-30 from Lyle to Rufus late morning to early afternoon. The far eastern Gorge is unlikely to respond to the call of the wind. Don’t go there. High temp: 60F.
On Friday, we have a frontal system approaching from the offshore waters. Clouds push inland and stick around in Hood River all day. Westerlies start light in the western Gorge and in the low teens from Moiser to Arlington. Slow build. Late afternoon: 24-27 from Mosier to Rufus with 10-13 east and west of that stretch. High temp: 65F. Weekend: moderate westerlies on Saturday and a chance at stronger westerlies Sunday. Have fun!
Coast, Jones, Sauvie’s
Coast (north/central/south, waves. Wind direction north unless otherwise noted. Swell forecast from NWS.) Wednesday: NNW15-20/NNW15-20/NNW20-25, W swell 5-6′ at 11 seconds. Thursday: NW15/NW10-15/N15-20, NW swell 5-6′ @ 11. Friday: NW5-10/NW10/NW15-20, NW swell 5′ @ 10 seconds. Jones Wednesday: 11-14. Thursday: 11-14. Friday: 13-16. Sauvie’s Wednesday: 15-18. Thursday: WNW 10-15. Friday: calm.
Mt. Hood Weather forecast
On vacation unless some wintry weather happens.
Hood River Weather Forecast
Partly to mostly cloudy sky this morning sticks around until afternoon when higher convective clouds replace the lower clouds. Chance of thunder. Temps will be in the mid 40’s early and low 60’s later. Moderate westerlies. 18% chance of rainbows. Thursday looks mostly cloudy. Some models predict widespread rain, and others do not. Temps will be near 40 early and near 60 later. Moderate to strong westerlies. 99% chance of rainbows. Friday looks cloudy with scattered sprinkles. Temps will be in the mid 40’s early and mid 60’s later. Light westerlies. 25% chance of 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
Not much happening thanks to the pandemic… Have an awesome day!
