Columbia River Gorge community information





		Cascade Locks

About the City
The City of Cascade Locks first began to prosper in the late 1800's when construction of the navigation locks and the railroad brought many people to the area. Work was plentiful as the locks were completed in 1896, allowing for easier navigation of the river.

The Sternwheeler

In 1926 construction began on the man-made Bridge of the Gods, replacing the ancient and legendary natural stone bridge. The Bridge of the Gods was built to provide clearance over the rising waters behind Bonneville Dam. The United States Army Corps of Engineers opened the newly-constructed Bonneville Dam in 1937 and the Bridge of the Gods was raised in 1938.

The City provides general government services as well as various utility services including: electrical distribution, cable television, water, sewer and streets services. Residents and employers benefit from the City's proximity to Mt. Hood Community College, a local junior college offering a full range of vocational training courses geared to meet the needs of area industries. The Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge departs from the dock there taking passengers both east and west down the Gorge.

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Climate
Average weather in Cascade Locks, Oregon
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Av. temp. (°F)	37	40	44.9	49.9	56	61.4	66.9	67.3	62.4	53.8	44.2	37.8
High temp. (°F)	42.4	46.6	53.7	59.7	66.6	72.5	79.3	80.1	74.4	63.3	50.1	42.8
Low temp. (°F)	31.4	33.3	36.2	40	45.3	50.3	54.5	54.5	50.4	44.2	38.2	32.7
Precipitation (in)	11.3	9.9	7.9	5.8	3.7	2.8	1	1.2	2.9	5.6	12	12.7
Days with precip.	18	16	17	15	12	9	4	5	7	12	18	19
Wind speed (mph)	9.7	9.2	8.3	7.4	7.1	7.2	7.6	7.1	6.5	6.5	8.5	9.4
Snowfall (in)	3.3	1.2	0.4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.4	1.5

Demographics: Courtesy of: http://www.city-data.com