iParaglide Right Site Weather: June 4
Vancouver, Chilliwack, Bellingham, Seattle, Whistler & Pemberton area paragliding weather forecast, based on data available at 0600.
Sunny throughout.
YVR 3000 ft winds aloft NE to 11 km/hr becoming light and variable. Novice Peak lapse rate -1.7C/1000ft.
SEA 3000 ft winds aloft SE to 13 km/hr becoming SW to 17 km/hr. Intermediate Peak lapse rate -1.9C/1000ft.
iParaglide Right Site Ranking:
1. Pemberton Paragliding: -3.2C/1000ft advanced peak lapse rate. Strong day, but actual lapse rate suspect to be lower than forecast. Mackenzie for P4 pilots 1300-1900. 80% chances to paraglide.
2. Paragliding Chilliwack: -3.0C/1000ft advanced lapse rate. Wait for sea-breeze arrival and anabatic flows. Strong conditions for P4 pilots 1300 - 1900 at Woodside. 70% paragliding prospects.
3. Vancouver Paragliding: -1.7C/1000ft novice peak lapse rate. Wait for anabatic and sea-breeze flows. GMFT P4 pilots at Grouse 1300-1800. 70% chances for paragliding.
4. Whistler Paragliding: - 3.4C/1000ft advanced peak lapse rate. Watch for very strong conditions. Expert pilots only. Blackcomb 1200-1900 for Whistler flying team. Paragliding chances 50%.
5. Paragliding Bellingham: -1.5C/1000ft: novice peak lapse rate. Wait for outflow aloft to be overpowered by sea-breeze. Blanchard for P3 pilots 1300-1800. 50% paragliding prospects.
6. Paragliding Seattle: -1.9C/1000ft novice peak lapse rate. Watch for lee side conditions. Paragliding not recommended in Seattle area today.
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