After some nervous, windless moments on opening competition day, the ’85 Columbia Gorge Pro-Am Speed Slalom was off with a “swoosh” here Saturday. There was plenty of wind Friday for registration and preliminaries, but an edgy group of race arrangers had to wait on the beach Saturday from the 10:30 a.m. scheduled start until 2:30 p.m. for the wind to come up. It was dead calm in the morning but the day was saved by rising winds on a hot July afternoon.
SEATTLE (AP) — Forecasters and emergency responders are warning Northwest residents to be careful around rivers and lakes as temperatures rise into the 70s and 80s on Wednesday and Thursday.
SEATTLE (AP) — Skiers and snowboarders rejoiced when a series of storms dumped several feet of snow in the mountains across the West, after what had been a disappointing start for those seeking fresh powder in the backcountry.
Volunteers are being sought to participate in the latest weather spotter training April 10 in The Dalles. Registration is required for the training and at least 10 people must register or the training will be canceled. Registration is on the Internet at weather.gov/Pendleton. You may either follow the clickable link at the top of the internet page, or email dennis.hull@noaa.gov, or call Dennis Hull at 541-969-7136.
