iParaglide Right Site Weather: June 7
Paragliding weather forecast for Vancouver, Chilliwack, Bellingham, Seattle, Whistler & Pemberton areas, based on data available at 05:00.
YVR 3000 ft winds aloft lnorthwest to 9 km/hr becoming west to 35 km/hr as the day progresses. Lapse rate -1.2C/1000ft: novice
SEA 3000 ft winds aloft north to 19km/hr and increasing to 22 km/hr. Lapse rate -2.0C/1000ft: novice.
Good day for paragliding early.
iParaglide Right Site Ranking:
1. Chillwack Paragliding: - 2.0 C/1000ft novice lapse rate. Woodside for P2 pilots 07:00-13:00 with P4 conditions 13:00-19:00. Bridal should be on for P4 pilots 11:00 - 20:00. Watch out for strong west wind aloft after 12:00, possibly shutting things down. 90% paragliding chances early, 50% mid-day.
2. Pemberton Paragliding: - 2.6 C/1000ft intermediate lapse rate. Early day for Mackenzie with P2 conditions 08:00- 13:00 then P4 conditions 13:00-20:00. Watch for possible strong west wind aloft and Whistler express arrival shutting things down. Chances to paraglide 90% early, 30% mid-day.
3. Vancouver Paragliding: - 1.2 C/1000ft novice lapse rate. GMFT advanced P4 pilots at Grouse 10:00-20:00. Watch out for possible strong west wind aloft shutting things down. 90% paragliding early, 50% late.
4. Whistler Paragliding: - 2.8 C/1000ft advanced lapse rate. Blackcomb for Whistler team pilots 08:00-20:00. Watch for strong west wind aloft after mid-day possibly shutting things down. Paragliding prospects 90% early, 30% late.
5. Bellingham Paragliding: -1.9C/1000ft novice lapse rate. P2 conditions 08:00-13:00. North wind aloft may put site in lee although its low altitude and proximity to ocean may neutralize this. Proceed or not only with caution. Paragliding chances 80% early, 50% late.
6. Seattle Paragliding: -2.0C/1000ft novice lapse rate. Tiger for P3 pilots be carefull of poosible north wind alfot. Paragliding prospects 60%.
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