Good morning sailors!
I hope all of you had a great Thanksgiving!
Cheers to those of you (Laura, for one) who hit the water yesterday! I had to be at the restaurant early, a huge downer considering that I have two brand new sails needing testing!
East winds have faded today, as the supporting high pressure shifted far to the east. We're now awaiting the approach of a frontal system. This will kill the east gradients and most likely bring light west winds. Westerlies will be short-lived, as another high builds over the PNW. Winds will turn easterly again tomorrow, building into the upper twenties to low thirties as the day goes on.
A strong front approaches Monday, bringing heavy snow (hear the cheers from skiers?) to the mountains. It will be interesting to see what happens in the Gorge. With strong east winds and cold air in Hood River on Sunday, we may just see freezing rain or snow Sunday night or Monday morning. If that happens, join me for sledding on 7th Street. Please bring a skiing/snowboarding helmet and any other protective gear you think necessary. Speeds in excess of 35 mph are common on this hill (especially if we get a good ice storm), and the only way to stop is to jump off!
See you on the water Sunday!
Temira
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