iParaglide Right Site Weather Sep 07

Vancouver, Chilliwack, Bellingham, Seattle, Whistler & Pemberton area paragliding  weather forecast, based on data available at 0600.

Low pressure brings mostly cloudy skies, and 30% POP  to Vancouver, Pemberton and Whistler. 

Chilliwack mostly sunny until mid to late afternoon 

Seattle and Bellingham mostly cloudy to 20% POP. 

YVR 3000 ft winds aloft SE to 24 km/hr becoming light and variable early (forecast early SE aloft is suspect).  Mild East outflow in valley to 5 km/hr becoming West inflow 5 km/hr by mid-day. Novice peak lapse rate -1.7C/1000ft. 

SEA 3000 ft winds aloft light and variable becoming SW to 20 km/hr in late afternoon. Valley winds winds light and variable becoming West to 10 km/hr. Novice peak lapse rate -1.7C/1000ft. 

iParaglide Right Site Ranking:

1. Paragliding Chilliwack: -2.0C/1000ft novice peak lapse rate. Webcams show early clear skies in Chilliwack and calm actual winds on ground.  W for P2 pilots 0900-1800 unless the clouds cover summit later in the day. SE winds aloft early is a concern, but anticipated to likely not manifest. 70% chances to fly. 

Paragliding is not recommended in Pemberton, Whistler, Vancouver, Seattle or Bellingham today due to 20-30% POP and mostly cloudy skies. 

iParaglide Right Site Weather Aug 31

Vancouver, Chilliwack, Bellingham, Seattle, Whistler & Pemberton area paragliding weather forecast, based on data available at 0800.

Low pressure brings passing fronts, mostly cloudy skies and 30-40% POP to Vancouver, Chilliwack, Pemberton Whistler and Bellingham. 

Seattle mostly cloudy skies clearing as the day progresses. 

YVR 3000 ft winds aloft SE and increasing to 20 km/hr. Valley winds E to 15 km/hr becoming W late afternoon. Novice peak lapse rate -2.3C/1000ft.  

iParaglide Right Site Ranking:

Paragliding is not recommended in Chilliwack, Pemberton, Whistler, Vancouver, Bellingham or Seattle today due to 30-40% POP, cloud cover and instability due to low pressure and associated possible fronts.

IParaglide Right Site Weather Aug 25

Vancouver, Chilliwack, Bellingham, Seattle, Whistler & Pemberton area paragliding  weather forecast, based on data available at 0700.

Low pressure brings mostly cloudy skies and 40% POP to Vancouver, Chilliwack, Pemberton and Whistler. 

Seattle and Bellingham cloudy skies clearing as the day progresses. 

YVR 3000 ft winds aloft NW to 9 km/hr becoming W to 22 km/hr.  Gusty WNW winds 30-45 km/hr in Vancouver easing late in the day. Novice peak lapse rate -2.3C/1000ft.  

SEA 3000 ft winds aloft NNE to 9 km/hr , easing to light and variable. Valley winds winds light and variable becoming W to 10 km/hr. Advanced peak lapse rate -2.8C/1000ft. 

iParaglide Right Site Ranking:

1. Paragliding Bellingham: -2.6C/1000ft intermediate peak lapse rate. Blanchard often has a blue hole when its raining elsewhere. Blanchard for P3 intermediate pilots 1000-1900. Paragliding prospects 70%.

2. Paragliding Seattle: -2.8C/1000ft advanced peak lapse rate. Wait for Tiger summit to clear clouds eraly afternoon.  Then watch for strong thermals.  Tiger for P4 advanced pilots 1300 - 2000. Chances to fly 60%.

Paragliding is not recommended in Chilliwack, Pemberton, Whistler or Vancouver today due to 40% POP, cloud cover and strengthening West wind aloft and in valleys. 

iParaglide Right Site Weather Aug 24

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

Low pressure brings mostly cloudy skies and 30% POP to Vancouver, Chilliwack, Pemberton and Whistler.  Jet stream is proximate to being overhead, leading to unstable conditions and unpredictable winds mid-day to late afternoon.

Seattle and Bellingham south of low with mostly sunny skies.   

YVR 3000 ft winds aloft light and variable.  Valley flow E outflow to 10 km/hr becoming west inflow to 5 km/hr by mid day. Intermediate peak lapse rate -2.4C/1000ft.  

SEA 3000 ft winds aloft SW to 9 km/hr becoming NNW to 15 km/hr mid-day. Valley winds winds light and variable becoming S to 10 km/hr. Advanced peak lapse rate -2.8C/1000ft. 

iParaglide Right Site Ranking:

1. Paragliding Seattle: -2.8C/1000ft advacned peak lapse rate. Wait for Tiger summit to clear from early clouds. Tiger for P4 advanced pilots 1200 - 2000. Chances to fly 80%.

2. Paragliding Bellingham: -2.4C/1000ft intermediate peak lapse rate. Blanchard for P2 pilots 0900-1400 and 1700-2000 with P3 conditions 1400-1700. Paragliding prospects 80%.

Paragliding is not recommended in Chilliwack, Pemberton, Whistler or Vancouver today due to 30% POP, cloud cover and proximity of jet-stream.

iParaglide Right Site Weather Aug 17

Paragliding Weather forecast for Vancouver, Chilliwack, Bellingham, Seattle, Whistler & Pemberton areas, based on data available at 0500.

Low pressure brings cloudy skies and 30% POP to Vancouver, Chilliwack, Pemberton and Whistler.  Seattle and Bellingham with mostly sunny skies.   

YVR 3000 ft winds aloft light and variable.  Valley flow E outflow to 5 km/hr becoming west inflow to 5 km/hr by mid day. Novice peak lapse rate -2.2C/1000ft.  

SEA 3000 ft winds aloft light and variable becoming SW to 9 km/hr. Valley winds winds light and variable becoming SW to 10 km/hr. Intermediate peak lapse rate -2.4C/1000ft. 

iParaglide Right Site Ranking:

1. Paragliding Seattle: -2.4C/1000ft intermediate peak lapse rate. Tiger for P2 piliots 0800-1400 and 1800-2000 with P3 conditions 1400 - 1800.  Chances to fly 80%.

2. Paragliding Bellingham: -2.3C/1000ft novice peak lapse rate. Blanchard for P2 pilots 0900-2000 Paragliding prospects 80%.

Paragliding is not recommended in Chilliwack, Pemberton, Whitler or Vancouver today due to 30% POP and cloudcover.