iParaglide Right Site Paragliding Weather Apr.17/11

Paragliding Weather summary based on 07:00 forecasts.   Low pressure dissipating, yielding mixed skies, 40% POP, and strong lapse rate. Vancouver paragliding: winds aloft at 3000 ft forecast to 10:00 as NW to 30 km/hr reducing to W to 19 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 light and variable through 16:00. Ground stations in Bellingham & Seattle calling for SW winds to 16 km/hr. Marginal paragliding day.

iParaglide Right Site Ranking:

1. Paragliding Bellingham: lapse -2.9C/1000 ft. Strong Lapse rate and southwest soaring breeze would make Blanchard epic for P4 advanced paraglider pilots that don't mind para-waiting for a blue hole.  Chances 60/40.  

2. Paragliding Pemberton: lapse -2.4.  Moderate lapse rate and W valley make Pemberton a good choice for Intermediate P3 pilots snowshoe and paraglide  at Mackenzie.  Watch clouds to lift and for possible overdevelopment late in the day.  Chances 60/40.

3. Paragliding Whistler:  lapse -2.4. Watch clouds to lift and for possible overdevelopment late in the day. Whistler Paragliding team Advanced P4 members only.   Chances 60/40. 

4. Paragliding Seattle: lapse -3.1.  Strong lapse rate and SW wind makes Tiger a consideration for P4 advanced or expert paraglider pilots only. Watch for potential for overdevelopment and thundershowers. Chances 50/50.

5. Paragliding Vancouver: Lapse -3.0. Strong lapse rate and OD potential over grouse summit. Grouse Mountain Flying Team only, advanced P4 paraglider pilots.  Chances 40/60. 

6. Paragliding Chilliwack: lapse -3.0.  Strong lapse rate and NW wind to 30 km/hr and low cloud base starting the day makes Woodside a proceed with caution consideration for P4 advanced and expert paraglider pilots only if the west wind subsides, cloud base lifts and then overdevelopment does not set in. Watch for big OD potential and risk of thundershowers late in the day. With POP at 40% and other factors chances are 30/70. 

iParaglide Right Site Paragliding Weather Apr.16/11

Paragliding Weather summary.  Low pressure causing strong southwest to west winds, low cloudbase and 40-60% POP throughout. Vancouver paragliding: winds aloft at 3000 ft forecast to 10:00 as W to 17 km/hr increasing 33 km/hr through 21:00. Fraser River Valley ground stations forecasting windy conditions with west valley winds beyond 20 km/hr.  Seattle paragliding: winds aloft at 3000 ft SW to 39 km/hr through 16:00. Ground stations in Bellingham & Seattle calling for SW winds to 25 km/hr gusting to 56 km/hr in the afternoon. Paragliding is not recommended for P2 novice and P3 intermediate pilots today in Chilliwack, Pemberton, Vancouver and Bellingham areas.  P4 advanced paragliding pilots may wait to see if cloudbase lifts and the west wind is less than forecast. Watch for strong paragliding conditions at Woodside, Chillwack and Blanchard Bellingham. 

iParaglide Right Site Paragliding Weather Apr.10/11

Paragliding Weather summary.  Low pressure to west causing strong south winds, low cloudbase and intense rain.  Vancouver paragliding: winds aloft at 3000 ft forecast to 10:00 as SE to 39 km/hr changing to S to 33 km/hr through 21:00. Fraser River Valley ground stations forecasting valley winds S gusting up to 40 km/hr. Seattle paragliding: winds aloft at 3000 ft SW to 66 km/hr through 16:00. Ground stations in Bellingham & Seattle calling for S winds to 32 km/hr. PARAGLIDING PILOTS ADVISORY: DO NOT FLY.

iParaglide Right Site Paragliding Weather Apr.9/11

Paragliding Weather summary.  High pressure dissipating, yielding cloudy skies and 40-60% POP, however cloud base is relatively high.   Vancouver paragliding: winds aloft at 3000 ft forecast to 10:00 as NW to 11 km/hr changing to SSE to 9 km/hr through 21:00. Fraser River Valley ground stations forecasting valley winds SW to 10 km/hr. Seattle paragliding: winds aloft at 3000 ft SW to 20 km/hr through 22:00. Ground stations in Bellingham & Seattle calling for SW winds to 16 km/hr. Marginal paragliding day. iParaglide Right Site Ranking:

1. Paragliding Bellingham: lapse -2.9C/1000 ft. Strong Lapse rate and southwest soaring breeze would make Blanchard epic for P4 advanced paraglider pilots that don't mind para-waiting for a blue hole.  Persistent cloud cover would shut it down.  Chances 50/50.     

2. Paragliding Seattle: lapse -2.7.  Strong lapse rate and SW wind makes Tiger the choice for P4 advanced paraglider pilots.  Persistent cloud cover would shut it down.  Chances 50/50.     

3. Paragliding Chilliwack: lapse -2.2.  Intermediate P3 paraglider pilots: Winds aloft should be overpowered by seabreeze post 13:00 at Woodside. With POP at 60%, chances are less than 40/60.   

4. Paragliding Pemberton: not recommended today.  

5. Paragliding Whistler:  Whistler Paragliding team members only.  Not recommended today.  

6. Paragliding Vancouver: Grouse Mountain Flying Team only. Not recommended today.

iParaglide Right Site Paragliding Weather Apr.8/11

Paragliding Weather synopsis.  High pressure ridge established, yielding sunny skies. Vancouver paragliding: winds aloft at 3000 ft forecast to 10:00 as NNW at 11km/hr changing to west to 22 km/hr through 21:00. Seattle paragliding: winds aloft at 3000 ft NNE to 16 km/hr changing to N to 10 km/hr through 22:00. Ground stations in Bellingham & Seattle calling for northwest winds to 16 km/hr. Good paragliding day for select spots. iParaglide Right Site Ranking:

1. Paragliding Chilliwack: lapse -2.8C/1000ft.  Advanced P4 paraglider pilots: Bridal should be epic with a strong lapse rate and north wind making the entire ridge line soarable. Woodside, P3 intermediate paraglider pilots: wait until 13:00 for north winds to subside and seabreeze to establish. 

2. Paragliding Bellingham: lapse -2.2. Watch for north wind which should be overpowered by seabreeze. Blanchard should turn on 12:00 for P2 novice paragliders.

3. Paragliding Seattle: lapse -2.7.  Watch for north wind, which should be overpowered by seabreeze.  Strong lapse rate makes Tiger the choice for P4 advanced paraglider pilots.  

4. Paragliding Pemberton: lapse -2.0. Lower Mackenzie for P2 Novice pilots. Access may still be limited, may need to snowhoe/hike and paraglide.  

5. Paragliding Whistler: lapse -2.0. Whistler Paragliding team members only.  Should be good for advanced P4 paragliding pilots. 

6. Paragliding Vancouver: lapse -2.7.  Grouse Mountain Flying Team only.