iParaglide Right Site Weather: May 16
Weather forecast for paraglider pilots in the Vancouver, Chilliwack, Bellingham, Seattle, Whistler & Pemberton areas, based on data available at 06:00.
Low pressure overhead at altitude brings instability, mostly cloudy skies, and scattered showers.
YVR 3000 ft winds aloft light and variable. Lapse rate -2.3C/1000ft: novice
SEA 3000 ft winds aloft light and variable. Lapse rate -2.4C/1000ft: intermediate.
iParaglide Right Site Ranking:
1. Bellingham Paragliding: -2.2C/1000ft novice lapse rate. P2 paraglider pilots at Blanchard 10:00-19:00. Blue hole will likely develop at Blanchard. Chances to fly 80%.
Forecast lapse rate is suspect as low compared to actual. Clouds and 30%-60% POP make Chilliwack, Whistler, Pemberton, and Seattle areas not recommended for paragliding today.
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