iParaglide Right Site Weather: Sep.27
Vancouver, Chilliwack, Bellingham, Seattle, Whistler & Pemberton area paragliding weather forecast, based on data available at 07:00.
Mostly sunny skies with early cloud & fog burning off.
YVR 3000 ft winds aloft northwest to 20 km/hr, becoming north-northwest to 11 km. (Winds aloft forecast is suspect, possible outflow aloft condition, see SEA forecast). Novice Peak lapse rate -2.2 C/1000ft.
SEA 3000 ft winds aloft northeast to 26 km/hr becoming east to 24 km/hr. Novice Peak lapse rate -1.9C/1000ft.
Early valley east outflow throughout, NE to E wind aloft at SEA, with NNW (Suspect E actual) at YVR places many sites in lee side. Most reliable site Blanchard, proximate to sea breeze.
iParaglide Right Site Ranking:
1. Paragliding Bellingham: -1.5C/1000ft: novice peak lapse rate. Wait for outflow to end and sea breeze to establish. Blanchard for P2 pilots 12:00-18:00. 80% chances for paragliding.
2. Paragliding Chilliwack: - 2.5C/1000ft: Intermediate peak lapse rate. Wait for valley and winds aloft east outflow to end. Bridal 14:00-18:00 only with lots of caution and only for advanced pilots. If north wind aloft forecast gets realized, could make entire ridge line soarable. Watch for potentially rough conditions when transitioning from outflow to inflow. Paragliding chances 50%.
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