iParaglide Right Site Weather: July 28
Paragliding weather forecast for Vancouver, Chilliwack, Bellingham, Seattle, Whistler & Pemberton areas. Mixed skies with transitioning pressure. Paragliding Vancouver: valley winds west inflow to 15 km/hr as the day progresses. 3000 ft winds aloft light and variable increasing to northwest to 17 km/hr post 11:00. Seattle Paragliding - valley winds light from the southwest. 3000ft winds aloft light and variable, becoming southwest to 10 km/hr. Good day for paragliding in Bellingham & Seattle, with potential OD and risk of thunderstorm late in afternoon in Chilliwack & Pemberton.
iParaglide Right Site Ranking:
1. Bellingham Paragliding: -2.1C/1000ft lapse rate: novice paragliding. Blanchard for P2 pilots 08:00-20:00. Chances to paraglide 90:10.
2. Seattle Paragliding: -2.6C/1000ft lapse rate: intermediate. Tiger for P2 paraglider pilots 08:00-13:00 & 18:00-20:00 with P3 conditions 13:00-18:00. Chances to paraglide 90:10.
3. Vancouver Paragliding: -2.3C/1000ft lapse rate: novice. Grouse for Grouse Mountain Flying Team members. Wait for summit to clear cloud. Chances to paraglide 80:20.
4. Chilliwack Paragliding: -2.5C/1000ft lapse rate: intermediate. P2 pilots Woodside 08:00-11:00 then watch for strong conditions. P3-P4 pilots 11:00-20:00 but watch for potential OD and risk of thunderstorm later in afternoon. Chances to paraglide 60:40.
5. Pemberton Paragliding: -3.0C/1000ft lapse rate: advanced. Strong day for Pemberton early. P4 advanced paragliders: watch for strong lapse rate and potential OD, 30% POP and risk of thunderstorm late afternoon. Paragliding post 15:00 not recommended. Chances for paragliding 50:50.
6. Whistler Paragliding: >3.0C/1000ft lapse rate: XXX conditions. Strong lapse rate, combined with potential OD, 30% POP and risk of thunderstorm in afternoon, make paragliding not recommended in Whistler today.
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