iParaglide Right Site Weather: Apr 17
Vancouver, Chilliwack, Bellingham, Seattle, Whistler & Pemberton area paragliding weather forecast based on data available at 0700.
Mostly sunny skies.
YVR 3000 ft winds aloft SE to 17 km/hr becoming E to 22 km/hr. Novice Peak lapse rate -1.4C/1000ft.
SEA 3000 ft winds aloft SE to 22 km/hr. Novice Peak lapse rate -2.1C/1000ft.
iParaglide Right Site Ranking:
1. Paragliding Bellingham: -1.5C/1000ft: novice peak lapse rate. Proximity to ocean and low altitude of launch means sea-breeze should establish and overpower outflow. Wait for Katabatic and outflow to subside and lee-side condition to end. Blanchard for P3 pilots 1000-1800. 80% paragliding prospects.
2. Paragliding Seattle: -2.1C/1000ft novice peak lapse rate. Good day for Tiger SE launch for P2 pilots 0900-1300 and 1700- 1900 with P3 conditions 1300-1700. 80% chance to paraglide.
SE to E winds aloft place Chilliwack, Whistler, Pemberton and Vancouver sites in lee side. Paragliding not recommended in those areas today.