Good morning everyone!
First, I'd like you to meet a kayaker named "JB". He didn't have the courage to use his name or email address, and left this gem of a comment on my website yesterday: "Maybe you should consider your river data and then boaters would actually care what you say. Your gauges are inaccurate and not the right readings that anyone pays attention to or cares about." (actually, I use the same gauges as the Kayak Shed) JB, here's how your mom would like you to say that: "Hi Temira, thanks for all the information. I've noticed that your river levels aren't that accurate. Here are the links I use. *link* *link* *link* Hope they help. Thanks again, JB."
Now, wasn't that nicer?
With that off my chest, I present today's forecast:
Today will be another breezy day with clouds burying Hood River early this morning as an upper trough crosses the Norhtwest. The early morning gradient was at .08, and that shold climb a bit as the day goes on. Wait for the clouds to break up a bit, and then watch for 23-25 from midday onward from Doug’s out to Arlington.
High pressure builds over Oregon and off the Oregon coast tomorrow, shutting down gorge winds and firing up coast westerlies. You won’t be sailing on the Columbia, but you could kite or windsurf at Florence on Tuesday. 20-25 with a 5 foot swell is the forecast. Do keep in mind that’s it’s not going to blow on the coast Wednesday, so you’re looking at a one-day trip.
Tomorrow is officially national wakeboard with Cathy Carter day!
Wednesday is looking light at both the coast and in the Gorge. Plan for an alternative Gorge activity… maybe mountain biking Falls Creek, Road biking up some big hills, Kayaking some whitewater, or rock climbing at Area 51… many thanks to Paul and Kay for all their hard work out there!
If you need something to do this evening, remember there’s free Tai Chi at Wilson Park in Hood River. That’s 6-7 pm, and beginners are welcome. Also tonight is the hammerhead bike ride from Mountain View cycles. 5pm at the shop. Finally, tonight at flow yoga in Hood River there’s a free presentation on crop circles.
Hmm....
Whatever you do today, have an awesome day (and keep it positive!)