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The Forecast
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Mt. Hood Weather Forecast
Between now and the second week of December, there’s not a lot of snow forecast. Models do suggest that a significant pattern change will occur the weekend after next – temps drop and stay there, and that temp drop is combined with precipitation. We’ll keep our fingers crossed that the longer-range models are correct. In the meantime, we have the following predictions for snowfall totals between now and December 15th. Chance of 48” accumulating: (ECMWF/GFS) 10%/0%. 24”: 60%/40%. 18”: 70%/45%. 12”: 80%/65%.
That takes us to today, Wednesday. Partly cloudy sky starts the day. Clear sky ends it. The free air freezing level (FAF) will be 12,000′ during the day and 10,000′ overnight. No precip. Wind: W 25-30 all day and all night. Thursday will be clear on the mountain with low clouds. A few orographic sprinkles are possible during the day. The snow level will be 10,000′ in the morning, 8000′ in the afternoon, and 10,000′ overnight. Wind: W 30 in the morning, WNW 10-15 in the afternoon, and light/variable overnight. Friday looks clear. The FAF will be 10,000′ all day. Wind: light and variable in the morning, SW 10-20 in the afternoon, and WSW 30-45 overnight. A wee bit of rain, then snow is forecast Saturday. Sunday looks dry and colder. Precip is forecast on Monday, but there are far too many variables to determine the exact nature of this system yet. In the meantime… enjoy today. It’s going to be a stellar start to December!
Gorge Wind Forecast
High pressure builds in quickly on Wednesday and squashes the early morning westerlies. There’s a better chance to get on the river on Thursday as a cold front and building high pressure combine. Easterlies return on Friday. So, Wednesday: Arlington could potentially hold in the 13-16 range into early afternoon before fading. The rest of the Gorge will quickly drop to W 5-10 or less, if speeds aren’t there already. River flow is 78,100cfs, river temp is 49F, and high temp forecast is an astounding 63F.
A cold front pushes this way on Thursday. That starts the day with 17-21 from Stevenson to Mosier (with more possible at Viento). East of Mosier, you’ll find 12-15. Don’t drive. The wind will back off east of Hood River; by the afternoon, we’re looking at 14-17 from Stevenson to Hood River with light westerlies in the eastern Gorge. High temp: 53F. Friday brings easterlies at 30-35 from Rooster to Stevenson with 20-25 near Viento. Afternoon wind dips about 10mph. High temp: 48F. Gusty westerlies are forecast on Saturday. It’s also the annual Locals Only sale at Big Winds.
Coast, Jones, Coast
Done until spring, unless there’s an obvious Coast or Sauvie’s or Jones day.
Hood River Weather Forecast
Partly cloudy sky this morning turns clear this afternoon. Temps will be in the mid 40’s early and low 60’s later. Light westerlies. 100% chance of rainbows (I’m looking at one right now!). Thursday will be cloudy in the morning with a wee chance of sprinkles, mostly cloudy in the afternoon, and partly cloudy overnight. Temps will be in the mid 40’s early and low 50’s later. Moderate westerlies. 10% chance of rainbows. Friday will be partly cloudy and then clear. Temps will be in the mid 30’s early and upper 40’s later. Easterlies. No rainbows.
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Cycling
FREEZE-THAW ALERT: if you notice that temps were below freezing last night and will be above freezing today, don’t ride any trail that’s not under a tree canopy. If you do so, you WILL do significant damage. DON’T DO IT! Plentiful rain recently means most tree-covered trails are muddy. Please don’t ride them either. If you do, you’ll be doing significant and possibly permanent damage. No really, please don’t. There are lots of gravel roads and lots of pavement you can ride instead. Enjoy!
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