iParaglide Right Site Weather: Sep 10
Paragliding weather forecast for Vancouver, Chilliwack, Bellingham, Seattle, Whistler & Pemberton area, based on data available at 0600.
Mixed skies due to transitioning pressure with 30% POP in Vancouver, Chilliwack, Whistler and Pemberton.
Bellingham and Seattle partly sunny.
YVR 3000 ft winds aloft light and variable becoming NW to 22 km/hr. Valley wind light E to 10 km/hr becoming W to 10 km/hr as sea-breeze establishes. Novice peak lapse rate -2.1C/1000ft.
SEA 3000 ft winds aloft SSW to 9 km/hr becoming NNW to 24 km/hr. Valley wind light and variable becoming NW to 10 km/hr. Intermediate peak lapse rate -2.5C/1000ft.
iParaglide Right Site Ranking:
1. Paragliding Seattle: - 2.5C/1000ft intermediate peak lapse rate. Tiger for P2 pilots 0800-1200 with non flyable lee side conditions in afternoon due to winds aloft switching to NNW. Chances for paragliding early 90%, late 0%.
2. Paragliding Bellingham: -2.0C/1000ft novice peak lapse rate. Blanchard for P2 pilots 0800-1200 with non flyable lee side conditions in afternoon due to winds aloft switching to NNW. Chances for paragliding early 90%, late 0%.
3. Paragliding Chilliwack: -2.3C/1000ft novice peak lapse rate. Possible window to fly early. 30% POP and lee side due to NW wind aloft in afternoon. P2 pilots 0900-1200 at Woodside. Chances to paraglide 70% early, 0% late.
4. Paragliding Vancouver: -2.1C/1000ft novice peak lapse rate. Grouse for GMFT advanced pilots 1000-1300, watch fro lee side conditions shutting things down in afternoon. Paragliding prospects 70% early, 0% late.
5. Paragliding Pemberton: -2.4C/1000ft intermediate peak lapse rate. P2 pilots 0900-1200 at Mackenzie, then watch for winds NW winds aloft shearing with Whistler Express south wind in valley with potential for over development. Paragliding chances 60% early, paragliding not recommended in afternoon.
6. Paragliding Whistler: -2.6C/1000ft intermediate peak lapse rate. Unpredictable conditions in Whistler, paragliding not recommended.
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