| Your favorite launch | dawn patrol |
morning max | afternoon max | executive session |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iwash (Rooster) Rock | pleasant | bun | tan | weather | |
| Stevenson | LTW | 10-13 | 14-17 | 19-22 | |
| Viento | 17-20 | 20-23 | 14-17 | G19-22 | |
| Swell-Hood River | 17-20 | 20-23 | 14-17 | G19-22 | |
| Lyle to Doug’s | 10-13 | 10-13 | 13-16 | G19-22 | |
| Rufus, etc. | 10-13 | 10-13 | 5-10 | 5-10 | |
| Roosevelt & Arlington | 10-13 | 10-13 | 5-10 | 5-10 | |
| River flow yesterday: 115-161kcfs | =River temp: 53.06F | High temp: 69F | |||
Gorge Wind Forecast
Hi friends! For reference, the direction yesterday was “right” for The Wall and Rufus. Just FYI! Over the next few days, we’ll see sun, warm weather, and a variety of wind conditions. Today: moderate westerlies. Thursday and Friday: light easterlies. If the heat low shifts east as forecast, we’ll be back to westerlies late Saturday, and they’ll stick around through at least Tuesday, which looks like a big one.
Let’s move on to today’s details. It’s a clear start in Hood River and a partly cloudy start in the metro area. Offshore, a positively tilted mass of moderately strong high pressure is turning upper flow more to the north. Pressures were 30.41/30.32/30.28 for gradients of 0.09 and 0.04. That should be enough for 20-23 from Viento to Hood River or maybe Mosier this morning. Out east, the wind will drop to 7-10 (if it’s not there already) and stay there all day. Models suggest midday heating in the metro area will drop the wind to 14-17 from Stevenson to Mosier. Don’t fret; if you happen to be working today, there’s hope! Models like the idea of an Executive Session at 19-22 (possibly gusty due to the northerly tilt of the high) from Stevenson to Doug’s. River flow yesterday was 115-161kcfs, river temp is 53.06F, and high temp forecast is 69F.
High pressure settles in for Thursday and Friday. Easterlies max out at 10-15 at Iwash (Rooster) and Stevenson on Thursday midday. They’ll max out at 15-20 for a few hours Friday morning before turning calm in the afternoon. Temps will rise to 80ish Thursday and 85ish Friday. Saturday: 90. Sunday: 80-85.
Extended forecast (subject to change): if the timing of the heat wave breakdown does not change, we will see low 20’s late Saturday in the Corridor. Sunday: Dawn Patrol of some sort plus mid 20s in the Corridor in the afternoon. Monday and Tuesday look stronger: probably upper 20’s from the Corridor all the way to Rufus. As of right now, ensembles are all-in on Tuesday as the strongest day, but that, of course could shift some.
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Mt. Hood Weather Forecast
Hi Skiers and Riders. We’re getting close to the end of this forecast for the year. Why? Well, there’s basically no sign of anything other than spring skiing in the picture all the way through the third week of May. So, the focus shifts to other sports: mountain biking, water sports, hiking, cycling… you get the picture. Let’s take a look at the weather for Mt. Hood this week:
Today will be sunny all day. The free air freezing level rises from 4500′ early to 7500′ in the afternoon and 10,000′ overnight. Temps started in the mid 20s and will rise to the upper 40s. Wind will be SW 10-15 in the morning and will turn to NE 10-15 in the afternoon. The snow hasn’t fully transformed yet – it’s going to get sticky quickly. Give it a couple more days to transform to corn.
Expect sunshine all day on Thursday with temps rising into the low 50’s. The freezing level starts around 10,000′ and rises to 12,000′. Radiational cooling should give a nice snap to the snow early. Get it quickly. It probably won’t be transformed to corn. Yet. Wind: ENE 15 all day and SE 10-15 overnight.
Friday should bring corn snow. Both Meadows and Timberline will be open. The freezing level will be 12,000′ all day with temps maxing out at +16C, or 60 degrees. Wind: Light and variable. Sunshine and warm temps stick around through the weekend. The wind will be NW 15-25 for the entire weekend. Enjoy all that spring skiing! Don’t forget your sunscreen and goggles – wouldn’t want to miss out on a goggle tan!
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Jones, Sauvie’s, Coast Forecast – On vacation ‘til summer unless otherwise noted
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
Clear sky all day Wednesday with a few high clouds late and a shot at a pretty sunset. Temps start all over the place and rise to 70 or so. Moderate westerlies. No rainbows. Thursday will be sunny. Temps start in the mid 40s and rise to 80. Light east wind. No rainbows. Friday: sunny, light easterlies, 85 degrees.
Local-ish Events
Please let me know of outdoor-related local-ish events. If you don’t tell me, I don’t know!
There’s a monthly social for Wind Johnnies (The Gorge Wind Social) at Ferment Brewing every 3rd Monday this summer. The first is Monday, May 20th at 5:30pm. The Columbia Gorge Junior Kayak Club offers free roll sessions (gear provided) for kids at the Hood River Pool every other Tuesday from 5:30 to 7pm. Visit their website for more deets: https://www.columbiagorgejuniorkayakclub.org/. Amayah’s offers a free meal every First Thursday from 1pm to 4pm. Regular weekly events:. NK Studio’s by-donation Tuesday morning yoga class is back. Ferment’s Tuesday night 4-mile walk/run is at 6pm. There’s meditation with monks at 5:15pm (an hour) and 6:30pm (30 minutes plus a talk) at Yoga Samadhi in White Salmon. The Tri Club is done for the season. 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. On Fridays at 2:30pm, there’s a free meditation and stretching class at Yoga Samadhi. On Saturday at 9am, there’s a by-donation outdoor group fitness on the 2rd floor deck about Ferment Brewing.
Cycling
It’s probably too muddy to ride without causing trail damage right now except perhaps at Syncline. Break out your gravel or road bike as an alternative. Cows are out on Hospital Hill. NO DOGS. That means you, all of you, even your dog that’s [insert adjective]. No dogs. Do not risk access for everyone. No parking at the corral. Whoopdee flowers are in full bloom. Hospital Hill and Syncline have ticks, oaks, and flowers. Columbia Hills is full of flowers and open to your bike. Definitely got a Tack Alert going on out there right now – lots of good dirt. It’s trail-building season. Get on the HRATS mailing list if you’d like to help out. If you’re parking at Post Canyon, you will need a parking pass. Those can be purchased at many local shops or online.
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