iParaglide Right Site Weather Aug 11

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

Low pressure with mostly cloudy skies, isolated showers with 30-100% POP in Chilliwack, Vancouver, Bellingham, Seattle, Whistler and Pemberton areas.

YVR 3000 ft winds aloft SE to 10km/hr becoming lihgt and variable. Valley flow east outflow to 15 km/hr, becoming W inflow to 5 km/hr late in the afternoon   Novice peak lapse rate -2.3C/1000ft.

SEA 3000 ft winds aloft SW to 19 km/hr becoming WSW to 22 km/hr. Valley winds S to 15 km/hr becoming light and variable. Intermediate peak lapse rate -2.5C/1000ft. 

iParaglide Right Site Ranking:

Low cloud base early, combined with 30-100% POP throughout make Vancouver, Pemberton, Whistler, Chilliwack, Bellingham and Seattle not recommended for paragliding today.

iParaglide Right Site Weather Aug 10

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

Low pressure with mostly cloudy skies, isolated showers with 30-60% POP in Chilliwack, Vancouver, Bellingham and Seattle Whistler and Pemberton also with the possibility of thunderstorm. 

YVR 3000 ft winds aloft E to 15 km/hr.  Valley flow east outflow to 10 km/hr, becoming W inflow to 10 km/hr late in the afternoon   Novice peak lapse rate -2.3C/1000ft.

SEA 3000 ft winds aloft S to 10 km/hr becoming SW. Valley winds light and variable becoming W to 10 km/hr. Intermediate peak lapse rate -2.5C/1000ft. 

iParaglide Right Site Ranking:

Low cloud base early, combined with 30-60% POP throughout make Vancouver, Pemberton, Whistler, Chilliwack, Bellingham and Seattle not recommended for paragliding today.

iParaglide Right Site Weather Aug 05

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

High pressure brings sunny skies.  

YVR 3000 ft winds aloft light and variable.  Valley flow E outflow to 10 km/hr becoming west inflow to 10 km/hr by mid morning. Novice peak lapse rate -2.0C/1000ft.  

SEA 3000 ft winds aloft NNE to 13km/hr. Valley winds winds light and variable becoming NW to 11km/hr. Novice peak lapse rate -2.2C/1000ft. 

iParaglide Right Site Ranking:

1. Paragliding Pemberton: -3.0C/1000ft advanced peak lapse rate.  Great day for Pemberton with light and variable winds aloft making XC in any direction possible.  Mt McKenzie with P2 novice conditions 0800-1300 and 1800-2000 with P4 advanced conditions 1300-1800. 90% chances to paraglide. 

2. Paragliding Chilliwack: -3.0C/1000ft advanced peak lapse rate. Forecast lapse rate inferred higher than actual with several days of high pressure creating increased stability. Light and variable wind aloft making Woodside and especially Bridal good choices.  Bridal should be on today creating anabatic lift along entire ridge line. Bridal: Watch for P3 novice conditions 1000-1400 and 1800-200 with P3 intermediate conditions 1400-1800.  Woodside with P2 conditions 0800-1400 and 1800-2000 with P3 conditions 1400-1800. Paragliding chances 90%. 

3. Paragliding Vancouver: -2.0C/1000ft novice peak lapse rate.  Grouse for GMFT P4 advanced pilots 1000-2000. 90% paragliding chances.  

4. Paragliding Bellingham: -1.8C/1000ft novice peak lapse rate. Blanchard's proximity to ocean and low altitude makes for sea-breeze overpowering NNE wind aloft. Blanchard for P2 pilots 0900-2000 Paragliding prospects 80%.

5. Paragliding Whistler: -3.2C/1000ft advanced peak lapse rate.  Light and varible winds aloft with strong thermals. Whistler Team P4 pilots 0900-2000. 80% chances for paragliding.

6. Paragliding Seattle: -2.2C/1000ft novice peak lapse rate. Light NNE wind aloft placing Tiger in mild lee side today. Watch for P3 intermediate conditions, chances to fly 70%.

iParaglide Right Site Weather Aug 04

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

High pressure brings sunny skies.  

YVR 3000 ft winds aloft N to 9 km/hr becoming E to 9 km/hr.  Valley flow NW to 15 km/hr in Vancouver. Novice peak lapse rate -2.0C/1000ft.  

SEA 3000 ft winds aloft E to 13km/hr becoming NE. Valley winds light and variable NNW to 15 km/hr. Novice peak lapse rate -2.3C/1000ft. 

iParaglide Right Site Ranking:

1. Paragliding Pemberton: -3.0C/1000ft advanced peak lapse rate.  Great day for Pemberton with light N to E winds aloft nullifying the whistler express and making XC in any direction possible.  Mt McKenzie with P2 novice conditions 0800-1300 and 1800-2000 with P4 conditions 1300-1800. 90% chances to paraglide. 

2. Paragliding Vancouver: -2.0C/1000ft novice peak lapse rate.  Grouse for GMFT P4 advanced pilots 1000-2000. 90% paragliding chances.  

3. Paragliding Bellingham: -2.2C/1000ft novice peak lapse rate. Blanchard's proximity to ocean and low altitude makes for sea-breeze overpowering N and E wind aloft. Blanchard for P2 pilots 0900-2000 Paragliding prospects 80%.

4. Paragliding Whistler: -3.4C/1000ft XXX peak lapse rate.  Light N to E wind aloft counters anabatic flows. Watch for very strong thermals. Whistler Team P4 pilots 0900-2000. 70% chances for paragliding.

5. Paragliding Chilliwack: -3.0C/1000ft advanced peak lapse rate. Wind aloft N to 9 km/hr becoming E to 9 km/hr pacing Woodside in lee side till mid afternoon.  Chilliwack ground station measuring gusty NNE wind 24-34 km/hr at 0500.  Bridal should be on today with N to E wind aloft making ridge line soarable. Watch for P3 intermediate conditions 100-1400 and 1800-200 with P4 advanced conditions 1400-1800.  Paragliding chances at Woodside 10% early, 50% late.  Paragliding chances at Bridal 70% mid afternoon for advanced P4 pilots.

6. Paragliding Seattle: -2.3C/1000ft novice peak lapse rate. E wind aloft followed by NE wind aloft placing Tiger in mild lee side today. Watch for rough P3 intermediate to P4 advanced conditions, chances to fly 50%.

iParaglide Right Site Weather Aug 03

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

High pressure brings sunny skies.  

YVR 3000 ft winds aloft NW to 15 km/hr becoming light and variable by mid day.  Valley flow light east outflow to 8 km/hr becoming inflow W to 15 km/hr by mid day. Intermediate peak lapse rate -2.4C/1000ft.  

SEA 3000 ft winds aloft NE and increasing to 22 km/hr. Valley winds light and variable becoming W to 15 km/hr. Novice peak lapse rate -2.3C/1000ft. 

iParaglide Right Site Ranking:

1. Paragliding Pemberton: -2.7C/1000ft advanced peak lapse rate.  Great day for Pemberton with light and variable winds aloft forecast making XC in any direction possible.  Mt McKenzie with P2 novice  conditions 0800-1400 and 1800-2000 with P4 conditions 1400-1800. 90% chances to paraglide. 

2. Paragliding Whistler: -2.9C/1000ft advanced peak lapse rate.  Light and Variable wind aloft makes for a good day. Whistler Team P4 pilots 0900-2000. 90% chances for paragliding.

3. Paragliding Chilliwack: -2.8C/1000ft advanced peak lapse rate. Wind aloft becoming light and variable by mid day making Bridal a great place to fly today for P2 pilots 1000-1400 and 1800-2000 with P4 advanced conditions 1400-1800.  Woodside for P2 pilots 0800-1300 and 1800-200 with P4 conditions 1300-1800. Paragliding chances 90%.

4. Paragliding Vancouver: -2.4C/1000ft intermediate peak lapse rate.  Grouse for GMFT P4 advanced pilots 1000-2000. 90% paragliding chances.  

5. Paragliding Bellingham: -2.3C/1000ft novice peak lapse rate. Blanchard may develop strong NW sea-breeze mid afternoon.  Blanchard for P2 pilots 0900-1300 then watch for P4 conditions 1300-1900 Paragliding prospects 60%.

6. Paragliding Seattle: -2.3C/1000ft novice peak lapse rate. NE wind aloft placing Tiger in lee side today. Watch for rough conditions: paragliding not recommended.