Right Site Weather April 24, 2022

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Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 8:06

Paragliding Weather Forecast for the Vancouver, Chilliwack, Bellingham, Seattle, Whistler & Pemberton areas, based on data available at 0700.

Transitioning pressure. Mixed conditions with partly to fully sunny skies in morning. Progressively clouding in select mountain areas in early to late afternoon with 30-60% POP.

YVR 3000 ft winds aloft SE to 22 km/hr placing most sites in lee side. Valley winds SE to 20 km/hr in morning becoming west and gusting 20-40 km/hr in afternoon. Advanced peak lapse rate -3.0C/1000ft. Progressively clouding to 30% POP.

SEA 3000 ft winds aloft light SW to 15 km/hr and increasing to 19 km/hr. Valley winds SE to 15 km/hr and becoming SW as the day progresses. Advanced peak lapse rate -3.0C/1000ft. Partly sunny.

Right Site Ranking:

1. Paragliding in Bellingham: -2.8C/1000ft Advanced peak lapse rate. Blanchard for P4 pilots 1000-1900. Watch for strong advanced SW winds developing on launch as the day progresses. Blanchard for P4 pilots 1000-1900. Paragliding prospects 80%.

Seattle watch for strong SW winds aloft combined with high lapse rate making for rough conditions: paragliding not recommended in Seattle mountains today.

Chilliwack Mountains in lee-side with high lapse rate, watch for turbulent conditions making paragliding not recommended today.

60% POP and arrival of strong "Whistler express" S wind this afternoon make Whistler and Pemberton not recommended for paragliding today.

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