iParaglide Right Site Weather: Aug 25
Vancouver, Chilliwack, Bellingham, Seattle, Whistler & Pemberton area paragliding weather forecast. High pressure brings mostly sunny skies, while low to northwest brings clouds in evening. Vancouver Paragliding - valley winds light outflow becoming inflow to 10 km/hr as the day progresses. 3000ft winds aloft southeast to 8 km/hr becoming light and variable post 11:00. Seattle Paragliding - valley winds outflow to 10 km/hr becoming north to 15 km/hr. 3000ft winds aloft light and variable. OK day for paragliding.
iParaglide Right Site Ranking:
1. Paragliding Pemberton: -2.6C/1000ft lapse rate: intermediate. Pemberton with a moderate lapse rate should make for smooth mellow climbs. P2 novice paragliders upper Mackenzie 10:00-14:00 and 17:00-20:00 with P3 intermediate paragliding 14:00-17:00. Chances to paraglide 80:20.
2. Paragliding Whistler: -2.8C/1000ft lapse rate: advanced. Whistler team members should have a great day 09:00-20:00 with strong climbs at peak. Chances to paraglide 70:30.
3. Paragliding Chilliwack: -2.7C/1000ft lapse rate: advanced. P2 paragliders Woodside 11:00-14:00 & 17:00-20:00. Watch for possible outflow/leeside early. P3- P4 intermediate to advanced conditions 14:00-17:00. Chances to paraglide 70:30.
4. Paragliding Vancouver: - 2.3C/1000ft lapse rate: novice. Grouse for Grouse Mountain Flying Team members 10:00-19:00. Chances to paraglide 70:30.
5. Paragliding Seattle: -2.0C/1000ft lapse rate: novice. Tiger for P2 paragliders 09:00-20:00. Chances to paraglide 70:30.
6. Paragliding Bellingham: -1.9C/1000ft lapse rate: novice. Blanchard for P2 pilots 09:00-20:00. Chances to paraglide 80:20.
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