iParaglide Right Site Weather: May 17
Vancouver, Chilliwack, Bellingham, Seattle, Whistler & Pemberton areas paragliding weather forecast, based on data available at 06:00.
Mostly cloudy skies, low cloud base early, scattered showers an possibility of thunderstorm due to low pressure proximity.
YVR 3000 ft winds aloft east to 11 km/hr becoming southeast and easing to 9 km/hr. Lapse rate -2.3C/1000ft: novice
SEA 3000 ft winds aloft light and variable becoming north to 11 km/hr. Lapse rate -2.4C/1000ft: intermediate.
Forecast lapse rate is suspect as low compared to actual. Clouds and 40%-60% POP and possibility of thundershower make Chilliwack, Whistler, Pemberton, and Seattle areas not recommended for paragliding today.
iParaglide Right Site Ranking:
1. Bellingham Paragliding: -2.1C/1000ft novice lapse rate. P2 paraglider pilots at Blanchard 10:00-19:00. Bellingham forecast calling for clearing skies in afternoon, 0% POP and no risk of thundershower. Blue hole will likely develop at Blanchard. Chances to fly 80%.
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