iParaglide Right Site Weather: August 9
Paragliding weather forecast for Vancouver, Chilliwack, Bellingham, Seattle, Whistler & Pemberton area, based on data available at 08:00.
Low pressure to northwest continues to bring instability.
YVR 3000 ft winds aloft east to 17 km/hr becoming light and variable. Peak lapse rate -2.2C/1000ft: novice.
SEA 3000 ft winds aloft light and variable. Peak lapse rate -3.0C/1000ft: advanced.
Marginal day for paragliding with 30-60% POP in Fraser Valley. Best prospects south in Bellingham and Seattle.
iParaglide Right Site Ranking:
1. Paragliding Bellingham: -2.8 C/1000ft: advanced peak lapse rate. Blanchard for P2 pilots 09:00-13:00 and 18:00-20:00 with P4 conditions 13:00-18:00. 90% chances for paragliding.
2. Seattle Paragliding: -3.0C/1000ft advanced peak lapse rate. Strong day at Tiger for P4 pilots 11:00-18:00, with P2 windows 08:00-11:00 and 18:00-20:00. Paragliding opportunities 80%.
3. Pemberton Paragliding: - 2.5C/1000ft intermediate peak lapse rate. Wait for early cloud to clear. Mackenzie for P2 pilots 11:00-14:00 and 18:00-20:00 with P3 conditions 14:00-18:00. Watch for potential OD. 50% chances to paraglide.
4. Whistler Paragliding: - 2.7C/1000ft advanced peak lapse rate. Wait for early cloud to lift. Blackcomb for Whistler team pilots 11:00:00-20:00. Prospects for paragliding 50%.
5. Vancouver Paragliding: - 2.2C/1000ft novice peak lapse rate. Wait for cloud to lift and early outflow aloft to end. GMFT advanced P4 pilots at Grouse. 13:00-20:00. 40% paragliding prospects.
6. Paragliding Chilliwack: - 2.7C/1000ft advanced peak lapse rate. Early east wind aloft places sites in lee. Wait for lee-side to end, then watch for rock and roll conditions. P4 pilots may get a window 14:00-19:00. 40% chances to paraglide.
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