iParaglide Right Site Weather: Sep. 5
Vancouver, Chilliwack, Bellingham, Seattle, Whistler & Pemberton area weather forecast for paraglider pilots, based on data available at 06:00.
Sunny skies due to high pressure.
YVR 3000 ft winds aloft northwest to 19 km/hr, becoming west and easing to 11 km/hr. light and variable. Peak lapse rate -2.3C/1000ft: novice.
SEA 3000 ft winds southwest to 11 km/hr increasing to 28 km/hr. Peak lapse rate -2.9C/1000ft: advanced.
Good day for paragliding in Seattle and Bellingham. Chilliwack with early outflow, but should come on by 11:00.
iParaglide Right Site Ranking:
1. Seattle Paragliding: -2.9C/1000ft advance peak lapse rate. Strong day at Tiger. P2 pilots 10:00-13:00 and with P4 conditions 13:00-19:30. Watch for increasing southwest wind aloft throughout. 90% chances to paraglide.
2. Paragliding Bellingham: -2.6C/1000ft: intermediate peak lapse rate. Blanchard for P2 pilots 09:00-20:00. 90% chances for paragliding.
3. Vancouver Paragliding: - 2.3C/1000ft novice peak lapse rate. Wait for early northwest aloft wind to subside. GMFT pilots at Grouse 13:00-19:30. 90% paragliding prospects.
4. Paragliding Chilliwack: - 2.6C/1000ft intermediate lapse rate. Wait for early northeast wind aloft, strong valley outflow and lee-side conditions to end. Woodside for P2 pilots 11:00-14:00 and 17:00-19:30 with P3 conditions 14:00-17:00. Bridal should be nice with P3 intermediate conditions 13:00-17:00. 80% paragliding opportunities.
5. Pemberton Paragliding: - 2.5C/1000ft intermediate peak lapse rate. Early northeast wind aloft may yield rough conditions. Watch for possible Whistler Express south wind arrival. P3 to P4 pilots at Mackenzie 13:00-19:00. 60% Paragliding chances
6. Whistler Paragliding: - 2.6C/1000ft intermediate peak lapse rate. Watch for northeast wind aloft early. Blackcomb for Whistler team pilots 12:00-19:30. Prospects for paragliding 60%.
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