iParaglide Right Site Weather: Aug 20
Vancouver, Chilliwack, Bellingham, Seattle, Whistler & Pemberton area paragliding weather forecast, based on data available at 0700.
Sunny throughout due to high pressure.
YVR 3000 ft winds aloft light W to 13 km/hr. Valley wind light and variable becoming W to 15 km/hr as sea-breeze establishes. Novice peak lapse rate -1.2C/1000ft.
SEA 3000 ft winds aloft light and variable. Valley wind light and variable, becoming S to 10 km/hr. Intermediate peak lapse rate -2.4C/1000ft.
iParaglide Right Site Ranking:
1. Paragliding Pemberton: - 2.6C/1000ft intermediate peak lapse rate. Mt. Mackenzie for P2 pilots 0800-1300 and 1700-2000 with P3 conditions 1300-1700. Prospects for paragliding 90% early, Whistler Express south wind may kick in later 70% chances late.
2. Paragliding Chilliwack: -2.5C/1000ft intermediate peak lapse rate. Woodside for P2 pilots 0700-1400 and 1700-2000 with P3 intermediate conditions 1400-1700. 90% chances to paraglide.
3. Paragliding Seattle: - 2.4C/1000ft intermdeiate peak lapse rate. Tiger for P2 pilots 0800-1300 and 1700-2000 with P3 conditions 1300-1700. 90% chances to paraglide.
4. Paragliding Bellingham: -1.4C/1000ft novice peak lapse rate. Blanchard for P2 pilots 0800-2000. Chances for paragliding 90%.
5. Paragliding Vancouver: -1.2C/1000ft novice peak lapse rate. Grouse for GMFT P4 pilots 1000-2000. 90% paragliding chances.
6. Paragliding Whistler: -2.8C/1000ft advanced peak lapse rate. Blackcomb for Whistler team P4 pilots 0900-2000. Strong day. 80% paragliding prospects.
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