Right Site Weather Sep 11, 2022
Paragliding Weather Forecast for the Vancouver, Whistler, Pemberton, Chilliwack, Bellingham & Seattle area, based on data available at 0700.
Transitioning pressure with mostly cloudy skies and 30% POP with east wind aloft bringing smoke from inland fires. Less cloud, smoke and and no POP in Bellingham Seattle.
YVR 3000 ft winds aloft SE to 22 km/hr all day continuing to bring smoke. Valley winds E to 10 km/hr becoming W late in the day. Novice peak lapse rate -1.2C/1000ft.
SEA 3000 ft winds aloft SW to 26 km/hr easing to 20 km/hr. Valley winds SSW to 10 km/hr. Novice peak lapse rate -2.3C/1000ft.
iParaglide Right Site Ranking:
1. Paragliding Bellingham: -2.4C/1000ft intermediate peak lapse rate. Smoke likely to decrease actual lapse rate. Sea breeze should clear smoke earlier than elsewhere. Blanchard for P2 pilots 1100-1900. Chances to paraglide 80%.
2. Paragliding Seattle: -2.3C/1000ft Novice peak lapse rate. Wait for early SW wind aloft to subside. Tiger for P2 pilots 1300-1900. Paragliding chances 70%.
Paragliding not recommended in Vancoucer, Chilliwack and Pemberton due to 30% POP, clouds and thick smoke blocking thermalling possibilities and decreasing visibility.