iParaglide Right Site Weather: May 2
Vancouver, Chilliwack, Bellingham, Seattle, Whistler & Pemberton area paragliding weather forecast, based on data available at 05:00.
High pressure arrival brings gusty west inflow valley wind in early morning, easing by 10:00. Strong lapse rate with spring conditions.
YVR winds aloft at 3000 ft northwest to 13 km/hr easing to 11km/hr.
SEA winds aloft at 3000 ft north-northeast to 22 km/hr.
Advanced day for paragliding with early west wind push, yielding intermediate to advanced conditions and a high lapse rate, later on.
iParaglide Right Site Ranking:
1. Seattle Paragliding: -2.8C/1000ft advanced lapse rate. P4 pilots at Tiger Mountain for 11:00-19:00. Prospects for paragliding 90%.
2. Bellingham Paragliding: -2.7C/1000ft advanced lapse rate. Wait for west push to subside. P4 paraglider pilots at Blanchard 14:00-19:00. Chances to fly 70%.
3. Vancouver Paragliding: -2.4C/1000ft intermediate lapse rate. P4 GMFT pilots at grouse 14:00-19:00. 70% paragliding chances.
4. Pemberton Paragliding: -2.5C/1000ft intermediate lapse rate. Watch for possible Whistler express early. P4 pilots 14:00-20:00. 70% chances to paraglide.
5. Chilliwack Paragliding: -2.9C/1000ft advanced lapse rate. P4 pilots 14:00-20:00 at Woodside. Strong conditions. Paragliding prospects 50%.
6. Whistler Paragliding: -3.2C/1000ft XXX lapse rate. Strong conditions. P4 Whistler/Blackcomb pilots 17:00-20:00. 50% chance for paragliding.
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