iParaglide Right Site Paragliding Weather Apr.30/11

Paragliding Weather summary based on 05:00 forecasts. High pressure establishing with west wind yielding clearing skies.  Vancouver paragliding: winds aloft at 3000ft forecast to 10:00 as northwest to 14 km/hr, changing to west at 20 km/hr through 21:00.  Fraser River Valley ground stations forecasting valley winds west to 10 km/hr.  Seattle paragliding: winds aloft at 3000ft forecast as light and variable through 16:00. Ground stations in Bellingham & Seattle calling for southwest winds to 16 km/hr.  30% POP, wait for cloudbase to lift,  marginal day for P3 intermediate paraglider pilots. 

1. Paragliding Bellingham: lapse -3.1: advanced.  Southwest wind and advanced lapse rate should make Blanchard a go for P4 advanced paraglider pilots today 11:00 on. Watch for OD potential.  Gate is locked and requires hike in. Chances 70/30.

2. Paragliding Pemberton: lapse -2.5C/1000 ft: intermediate. Good intermediate conditions if the clouds open up.   Intermediate P3 pilots snowshoe and paraglide at Mackenzie. Chances 60/40.

3. Paragliding Whistler:  lapse -2.5: intermediate.  Good intermediate conditions if the clouds open up.  Whistler Paragliding team Advanced P4 members only.   Chances 60/40.

4. Paragliding Chilliwack: lapse -3.0: advanced.  West wind may get strong post 14:00 and cloud base may not lift with 30% POP.  If cloud base lifts, expect advanced lapse rate and meteorological west wind combined with arrival of sea breeze to produce strong conditions. Woodside post 13:00 for P4 advanced paraglider pilots.  A window for P2 novice paragliding pilots may be possible pre 11:00 and post 17:00. Chances 60/40.

5. Paragliding Seattle: lapse -3.1: advanced.  Strong lapse rate at Tiger mountain for epic paragliding this afternoon, advanced P4 paraglider pilots.  30% POP and potential over development could shut it down. Chances 40/60. 

6. Paragliding Vancouver: Lapse -2.7: advanced. Watch for west winds aloft. Grouse Mountain Flying Team only, advanced P4 paraglider pilots.  Chances 40/60.

iParaglide Right Site Paragliding Weather Apr.29/11

Paragliding Weather summary based on 11:00 forecasts. High pressure establishing with west wind yielding clearing skies.  Vancouver paragliding: winds aloft at 3000ft forecast to 22:00 as west to 20 km/hr.  Fraser River Valley ground stations forecasting valley winds  west to 15 km/hr.  Seattle paragliding: winds aloft at 3000ft forecast as west to 10 km/hr through 22:00. Ground stations in Bellingham & Seattle calling for southwest winds to 16 km/hr.  Good afternoon for P3 intermediate paraglider pilots. 

iParaglide Right Site Ranking:

1. Paragliding Bellingham: lapse -2.5C/1000 ft: Intermediate.  Southwest wind and intermediate lapse rate should make Blanchard ideal for P3 intermediate pilots today 12:00 on. Chances 90/10.

2. Paragliding Seattle: lapse -2.5: intermediate.  West wind and moderate lapse rate favor Tiger mountain for epic paragliding this afternoon, intermediate P3 paraglider pilots. Persistent cloud cover and 30%  POP could shut it down.  Chances 70/30. 

3. Paragliding Chilliwack: lapse -2.3: intermediate.  West wind may get strong post 14:00 and cloud base may not lift with 30% POP.  If cloud base lifts, expect higher than forecast lapse rate and meteorological west wind combined with arrival of sea breeze to produce strong conditions. Woodside post 13:00 for P3 intermediate paraglider pilots. Chances 60/40.

4. Paragliding Pemberton: lapse -2.8: advanced. Strong conditions if the clouds open up.   Advanced P4 pilots snowshoe and paraglide at Mackenzie. Chances 50/50.

5. Paragliding Whistler:  lapse -2.8: advanced. Strong conditions if the clouds open up.  Whistler Paragliding team Advanced P4 members only.   Chances 50/50.

6. Paragliding Vancouver: Lapse -2.7: advanced. Watch for west winds aloft and potential OD over summit. Grouse Mountain Flying Team only, advanced P4 paraglider pilots.  Chances 30/70.

iParaglide Right Site Paragliding Weather Apr.24/11

iParaglide paragliding weather synopsis, based on 06:00 forecasts. Low pressure to north west brings south winds, dropping cloud base and rain in afternoon. Vancouver paragliding: winds aloft at 3000 ft forecast to 10:00 as SE to 9 km/hr switching to SSE to 26 km/hr through 21:00.  Fraser River Valley ground stations forecasting valley winds E to 10 km/hr.  Seattle paragliding: winds aloft at 3000 ft forecast as SW to 31 km/hr through 16:00. Ground stations in Bellingham & Seattle calling for S winds to 16 km/hr. Morning should be clear but is forecast to change over to rain midday. Perfect for a walk and Easter brunch. :) Not a good day for paragliding.

iParaglide Right Site Paragliding Weather Apr.23/11

Paragliding Weather summary based on 06:00 forecasts. High pressure established, yielding clear skies. Recent cold weather creating catabatic flows and amplifying outflow. Vancouver paragliding: winds aloft at 3000 ft forecast to 10:00 as E to 15 km/hr switching to SE to 18 km/hr through 21:00.  Fraser River Valley ground stations forecasting valley winds E reducing to light and variable as day progresses. Seattle paragliding: winds aloft at 3000 ft forecast as S to 10 km/hr through 16:00. Ground stations in Bellingham & Seattle calling for light and variable winds.  Good day for P4 advanced paraglider pilots. 

iParaglide Right Site Ranking:

1. Paragliding Bellingham: lapse -2.3C/1000 ft: Intermediate.  South wind and intermediate lapse rate should make Blanchard ideal for P3 intermediate pilots today 10:00 on. Chances 90/10.

2. Paragliding Chilliwack: lapse -3.0C/1000ft: Advanced.  E wind aloft may be problematic until the seabreeze establishes. Wait for outflow to end, monitor ground stations.  Narrow window for P2s 11:00 may be possible then watch for strong conditions at Woodside with strong lapse rate.  Advanced P4 pilots only 13:00- 17:00. Chances 60/40.

3. Paragliding Seattle: lapse -3.0: advanced. Strong lapse rate and south wind aloft favor Tiger mountain for epic paragliding today, advanced paraglider pilots only. Chances 80/20. 

4. Paragliding Vancouver: Lapse -2.5: Intermediate. Watch for southeast winds aloft. Grouse Mountain Flying Team only, advanced P4 paraglider pilots.  Chances 70/30. 

5. Paragliding Pemberton: lapse -2.7: advanced. Watch for southeast winds aloft.  Advanced P4 pilots snowshoe and paraglide at Mackenzie. Chances 50/50.

6. Paragliding Whistler:  lapse -2.7: advanced. Watch for southeast winds aloft.  Whistler Paragliding team Advanced P4 members only.   Chances 30/70.

iParaglide Right Site Paragliding Weather Apr.22/11

Paragliding Weather summary based on 07:30 forecasts. High pressure establishing, yielding clearing skies and reduced winds.  Vancouver paragliding: winds aloft at 3000 ft forecast to 10:00 as NW to 9 km/hr swtiching to NE to 9 km/hr through 21:00.  Fraser River Valley ground stations forecasting valley winds W to 10 km/hr. Seattle paragliding: winds aloft at 3000 ft forecast as NE to 18 km/hr. Ground stations in Bellingham & Seattle calling for W winds to 16 km/hr.  Marginal paragliding day. 

iParaglide Right Site Ranking:

1. Paragliding Chilliwack: lapse -3.0C/1000ft: Advanced. 30% POP.  NE wind aloft to 10 km/hr makes Bridal a good choice for P4 advanced paraglider pilots once the clouds burn off post 13:00.  Chances 70/30.  

2. Paragliding Bellingham: lapse -2.9: Advanced.  Seabreeze anticipated to overpower forecast winds aloft, but watch for North or northeast winds.  Blanchard should be strong for P4 advanced paraglider pilots that don't mind para-waiting for a blue hole.  Chances 60/40.

3. Paragliding Pemberton: lapse -2.5: intermediate. Watch for North winds aloft.  Intermediate P3 pilots snowshoe and paraglide at Mackenzie. Chances 40/60.

4. Paragliding Whistler:  lapse -2.5: intermediate. Watch for North winds aloft.  Whistler Paragliding team Advanced P4 members only.   Chances 30/70. 

5. Paragliding Vancouver: Lapse -2.7: Advanced. Watch for North winds aloft. Grouse Mountain Flying Team only, advanced P4 paraglider pilots.  Chances 30/70. 

6. Paragliding Seattle: lapse -3.2: expert. Strong lapse rate and North wind aloft doesn't favor Tiger mountain for paragliding today.  Chances 10/90.