iParaglide Right Site Weather: July 30
Paragliding forecast for Vancouver, Chilliwack, Bellingham, Seattle, Whistler & Pemberton areas, based on data available at 0800.
Transitioning pressure with mostly sunny skies in Vancouver, Chilliwack, Bellingham, Seattle.
Pemberton/Whistler mixed skies and 30% POP.
YVR 3000 ft winds aloft W to 30 km/hr easing to 22 km/hr as the day progresses. Valley wind strong gusty west wind early 34-45 km/hr. Intermediate peak lapse rate -2.4C/1000ft.
SEA 3000 ft winds aloft light and variable becoming SW to 9 km/hr. Valley wind light and variable. Intermediate peak lapse rate -2.4C/1000ft.
iParaglide Right Site Ranking:
1. Paragliding Seattle: - 2.4 C/1000ft intermediate peak lapse rate. Webcam showing Tiger summit in clouds at 0800 but should break early for a great day. P3 intermediate pilots 1100-1800 with P2 conditions 1800-2100. 90% Paragliding prospects.
2. Paragliding Bellingham: -1.9 C/1000ft novice peak lapse rate. Blanchard for P2 pilots 0900-1900. Paragliding chances 90%.
3. Paragliding Chilliwack: -2.6C/1000ft intermediate peak lapse rate. Narrow window to fly before strong seabreeze arrives which combined with west wind aloft, means likely blown out by 1100. Already gusting in Hope at 0900 17-32 km/hr West wind. Woodside for P3 pilots 0800-1000 with P4 advanced conditions or blown out thereafter. 60% chances to paraglide early, 30% late.
4. Paragliding Vancouver: -2.4 C/1000ft intermediate peak lapse rate. Watch for strong west wind in valley and aloft and only fly if it subsides. Grouse for GMFT P4 pilots 1300-1900. 40% paragliding chances.
5. Paragliding Pemberton: - 2.7C/1000ft advanced peak lapse rate. Watch for strong and early Whistler Express arrival, strong shredded thermals, 30% POP with some potential for OD. XXX pilots only proceed or not only with due caution. 20% paragliding prospects.
6. Paragliding Whistler: -2.9 C/1000ft advanced intermediate peak lapse rate. Too turbulent to fly today, paragliding not recommended.
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