Hood River, OR
Today’s Forecast:
Today’s Report:
Hiking
Use Caution for hiking. High near 53°F. Rain forecast later today (92%).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Paddling
Not Recommended for paddling. High near 53°F. Rain forecast later today (92%). Temperatures outside comfort limits (53°F).
- Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Biking
Use Caution for biking. High near 53°F. Rain forecast later today (92%).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Fishing
Use Caution for fishing. High near 53°F. Rain forecast later today (92%).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
About Hood River
Hood River is a Columbia River and Hood River Valley planning page for waterfront paths, wind-aware water access, trail systems, orchards, bike routes, and mountain-to-river day trips.
Make the Most of a Hood River Day
Use wind, river conditions, storm timing, smoke, and valley weather to choose between waterfront time, paddling, biking, hiking, or a drive toward Parkdale.
Weather Tips for Hood River
- Columbia River wind, cold water, sudden showers, smoke, summer heat, and icy winter roads toward higher valley areas can all affect Hood River plans.
- Check wind, cold water, current, river or lake levels, and lightning risk before choosing open water, river, or shoreline plans.
- 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 Hood River, including Hood River, its waterfront and nearby trail systems, Mosier, Parkdale, the Hood River Valley, and Columbia River access areas. It can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:
- Hood River waterfront
- Mosier
- Odell
- Parkdale
- Post Canyon
- Columbia River
- White Salmon
- Hood River Valley
Plan Around the Conditions
Use the forecast to choose the best version of Hood River 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.