iParaglide Right Site Weather: Aug 4
Paragliding weather forecast for Vancouver, Chilliwack, Bellingham, Seattle, Whistler & Pemberton areas. High pressure brings mostly sunny skies. Vancouver Paragliding - valley winds light outflow becoming light inflow as the day progresses. Winds aloft at 3000 ft light and variable becoming northwest to 9 km/hr. Seattle Paragliding - valley winds light outflow becoming north to 8 km/hr. Winds aloft at 3000ft light and variable, becoming north to 8 km/hr post 16:00. Good day for paragliding with the exception of pemberton, with 30% POP and risk of thunderstorm.
iParaglide Right Site Ranking:
1. Paragliding Chilliwack: -2.2C/1000ft lapse rate: novice. P2 paragliders Woodside 08:00-20:00. Possible P3 intermediate conditions 14:00-17:00. Chances to paraglide 90:10.
2. Paragliding Seattle: -2.0C/1000ft lapse rate: novice. Tiger for P2 paraglider pilots 08:00-20:00 with possible P3 conditions 14:00-17:00. Chances to paraglide 90:10.
3. Paragliding Vancouver: -1.7C/1000ft lapse rate: novice. Grouse for Grouse Mountain Flying Team members. Chances to paraglide 90:10.
4. Paragliding Bellingham: -2.01C/1000ft lapse rate: novice paragliding. Blanchard for P2 pilots 08:00-20:00. Chances to paraglide 90:10.
5. Paragliding Pemberton: -2.6C/1000ft lapse rate: intermediate. Pemberton early, watch for potential OD, 30% POP and risk of thunderstorm late afternoon. Paragliding post 15:00 not recommended. Chances for paragliding 80:20 in early afternoon, decreasing to 50:50 late.
6. Paragliding Whistler: -2.8C/1000ft lapse rate: advanced conditions. Strong lapse rate, combined with potential OD, 30% POP and risk of thunderstorm in afternoon, make paragliding late afternoon not recommended in Whistler today.
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