Columbia River Gorge, OR
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Today’s Forecast:
Today’s Report:
Hiking
Use Caution for hiking. High near 54°F. Rain forecast later today (68%). Light wind (10 mph).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Biking
Use Caution for biking. High near 54°F. Rain forecast later today (68%). Light wind (10 mph).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Outdoor Events / Activities
Use Caution for outdoor events / activities. High near 54°F. Rain forecast later today (68%). Light wind (10 mph).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Fishing
Use Caution for fishing. High near 54°F. Risk of rain later today (68%). Light wind (10 mph).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
About Columbia River Gorge
Columbia River Gorge is a broad western Gorge planning page for waterfalls, viewpoints, paved routes, forest hikes, and river-corridor day trips east of Portland.
Make the Most of a Columbia River Gorge Day
Use wind, rain, trail closures, parking pressure, and waterfall-area crowding to choose the right route. This page covers the western Gorge rather than separate pages for every waterfall.
Weather Tips for Columbia River Gorge
- Gorge wind, heavy rain, slick trails, waterfall spray, rockfall closures, cold winter ice, smoke, and parking pressure can all affect plans.
- Elevation can change snow, wind, storm timing, road conditions, and temperature within a short drive.
- For biking, watch wind, wet pavement, muddy trails, smoke, heat, and road visibility.
- Have a land-based backup ready when wind, waves, high flow, or storms make water plans less comfortable.
Nearby Towns and Areas
This page is meant to cover a roughly 25-mile outdoor-planning area around Columbia River Gorge, including the western Columbia River Gorge waterfall corridor, Crown Point viewpoints, Bonneville, Cascade Locks, and nearby trail systems. It can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:
- Multnomah Falls
- Latourell Falls
- Bridal Veil
- Crown Point
- Bonneville
- Cascade Locks
- Wahkeena Falls
- Hood River approaches
Plan Around the Conditions
Use the forecast to choose the best version of Columbia River Gorge rather than forcing one itinerary. Match rain, wind, tides, river or lake conditions, trail surfaces, smoke, road access, seasonal closures, and temperature swings to the activity that gives your group the most comfortable day.