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Youkai
Since 08 Feb 2010
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Beaverton
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I need to get out Saturday somewhere there will be wind. Problem is I haven't really been anywhere but SI and I don't trust my car to go as far as it would need to without crapping out on me.
If anyone is going out on Saturday to Jones or the coast or whatever and has an extra seat I'd love to bum a ride. I'll chip in for some gas too.
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Dern
Since 11 Jul 2010
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Vancouver, WA
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| Thu Jul 29, 10 8:11 pm |
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| I'll probably be heading out to Jones on Saturday and Sunday. I'm in Vancouver, wouldn't mind picking you up if you are in the Portland area. |
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Youkai
Since 08 Feb 2010
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Beaverton
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| Thu Jul 29, 10 8:13 pm |
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Cool. I live in Beaverton but I can meet you in Vancouver. I just don't want to drive an hour an a half away to have my car die on me. That would be a LONG tow home. I'll PM you tomorrow or Saturday and see if you are still going.
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Dern
Since 11 Jul 2010
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Vancouver, WA
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| Thu Jul 29, 10 8:16 pm |
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| Yeah Jones looks like it will pick up around 2-3 on the weekend, but if it doesn't look promising at the end of Friday I will probably look to go somewhere else. Either way I don't mind the company. |
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KimSoderholm
Since 12 Aug 2009
102 Posts
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| Thu Jul 29, 10 8:31 pm |
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| Hood River is going tomorrow, saturday and sunday!!! |
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Youkai
Since 08 Feb 2010
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Beaverton
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| Thu Jul 29, 10 8:46 pm |
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Where are you looking for your forecast? The one that WindOnTheWater links to says "Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. West wind between 5 and 10 mph." for Friday and about the same for Saturday.
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KimSoderholm
Since 12 Aug 2009
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| Thu Jul 29, 10 8:52 pm |
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Youkai
Since 08 Feb 2010
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Beaverton
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| Thu Jul 29, 10 8:53 pm |
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Is that showing a better forecast?
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Dern
Since 11 Jul 2010
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Vancouver, WA
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| Thu Jul 29, 10 10:24 pm |
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| I generally just look for a large temperature gradient from astoria to kelso (10+ degrees). On the day-of you can check the Sensors for the temperature and pressure gradients and see if its moving in the right direction before leaving the Portland area. Jones has been good every weekend this month for me. |
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kochease
Since 03 Jul 2008
760 Posts
In Ft. Stevens, OR
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| Thu Jul 29, 10 11:59 pm |
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Jones on Saturday yes... Sunday a maybe 
has been great everyday for like over 2 weeks! Well all but one day but who's counting lol. Was 7-8m wind Monday and tues This week.
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Dern
Since 11 Jul 2010
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Vancouver, WA
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| Fri Jul 30, 10 5:55 pm |
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| Clouds cleared up around 2PM today in the Kalama-Longview region, at least from what I could see. Wind picked up again shortly after, like usual. I think tomorrow should be the same? |
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KooKiter
Since 20 Jul 2009
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| Fri Jul 30, 10 9:43 pm Saturday Jones |
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I will be heading out there tomorrow unless it doesn't look like there is a chance! See you guys tomorrow...
Matt |
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KooKiter
Since 20 Jul 2009
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| Sat Jul 31, 10 10:25 am |
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| Will it go off at 3 today? |
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Youkai
Since 08 Feb 2010
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Beaverton
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| Sat Jul 31, 10 11:03 am |
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I haven't been out to jones yet but I'm guessing with this cloud cover it's probably not going to be great unless it clears up real quick.
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Dern
Since 11 Jul 2010
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Vancouver, WA
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| Sat Jul 31, 10 11:29 am |
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| It's looked like this every day this week, usually starts to clear up around 2PM. No guarantees! |
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Chooch
Since 18 Nov 2007
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| Sat Jul 31, 10 12:03 pm |
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Heavy marine layer is hanging around PDX later than normal. Could shut down Jones unless it burns off quick.
Best way to forecast Jones is to look for a solid pressure gradient from Astoria to Longview/Kelso. Gradient map can be found here
Just click on Oregon....once that page loads click on the tab that says pressure. You want the arrow between Astoria and longview to be pointed east and look for a .03 or better number. |
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KooKiter
Since 20 Jul 2009
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| Sat Jul 31, 10 3:57 pm Anyone Out there today? |
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| Was there any wind out there? |
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