iParaglide Right Site Weather: Feb 21
Paragliding weather forecast for Vancouver, Chilliwack, Bellingham, Seattle, Whistler & Pemberton area.
High pressure with outflow in both valley and aloft, with sunny skies.
YVR calling for 3000ft winds to be northeast to 17km/hr and easing to light and variable post 13:00.
SEA 3000 ft winds aloft northeast to 22km/hr.
Outflow and katabatic conditions prevail until late. Some windows for P4 advanced pilots may be possible late in the day, but watch for ongoing lee side conditions. Better to choose sites close to ocean as seabreeze more likely to overpower ouflow. Best to wait until Sunday, where outflow should subside.
iParaglide Right Site Ranking:
1. Vancouver Paragliding: valley outflow transitioning to inflow as day progresses; winds aloft at 3000 ft northeast to 17 km/hr easing to light and variable as the day progresses; novice lapse rate -2.3C/1000ft. Wait for outflow to end. Grouse for GMFT 14:00-18:00. 70% chances to fly.
2. Bellingham Paragliding: -2.4C/1000ft intermediate lapse rate. Proximity to ocean means sea-breeze could overpower outflow. Wait for east wind aloft to subside and sea-breeze to establish. 13:00-18:00 at Blanchard for P3 paragliders. Chances for paragliding 60%.
3. Chilliwack Paragliding: -2.6C/1000ft intermediate lapse rate. Wait for outflow aloft to end and start of anabatic flows late in the day. P4 advanced pilots should proceed or not only with lots of caution to ensure no lee side condition exists. 40% chances to paraglide.
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