iParaglide Right Site Weather: Apr 26
Paragliding weather forecast for Vancouver, Chilliwack, Bellingham, Seattle, Whistler & Pemberton area, based on forecast data available at 07:00.
Low to northwest brings high lapse rate, increasing cloud and chance of precipitation as the day progresses.
YVR winds aloft at 3000 ft southeast at 19 km/hr and increasing to 35 km/hr.
SEA winds aloft at 3000 ft southwest to 24 km/hr.
Marginal day for paragliding, with intermediate to advanced conditions in select spots.
iParaglide Right Site Ranking:
1. Seattle Paragliding: -2.7C/1000ft advanced lapse rate. Watch for strong southwest wind aloft. P4 pilots at Tiger Mountain for 11:00-19:00. Prospects for paragliding 80%.
2. Bellingham Paragliding: -2.4C/1000ft intermediate lapse rate. P3 paraglider pilots at Blanchard 11:00-18:00. Chances to fly 70%.
3. Vancouver Paragliding: -2.7C/1000ft advanced lapse rate. Watch for cloud at summit. Watch for southeast wind aloft shutting down launch. Sea-breeze may or may not overpower outflow aloft. 20% chances to paraglide.
4. Pemberton Paragliding: -2.8C/1000ft advance lapse rate. Southeast wind aloft puts most sites in lee side. Paragliding not recommended in Pemberton today.
5.Whistler Paragliding: -3.2C/1000ft XXX lapse rate. Extream lapse rate with 30% POP. Paragliding not recommended at Whistler/Blackcomb today.
6. Chilliwack Paragliding: -2.8C/1000ft advanced lapse rate. Strong southeast aloft puts most sites in lee side. Paragliding not recommended in Chillwack; turbulent conditions.
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