Paragliding Right Site Weather Aug 6, 2023
Paragliding Weather Forecast for the Vancouver, Chilliwack, Bellingham, Seattle, Whistler & Pemberton area, based on data available at 0600.
Transitioning pressure with mixed skies. Pemberton/Whistler with 30% POP and risk of thunderstorm.
YVR 3000 ft winds aloft N to 13 km/hr becoming W. Valley wind E to 10 km/hr becoming W inflow to 10 km/hr.
SEA 3000 ft winds aloft light and variable. Valley winds becoming S to 10 km/hr.
iParaglide Right Site Ranking:
1. Paragliding Vancouver: -1.5C/1000ft Novice peak lapse rate. Grouse for GMFT 1100-1900 for P3 to P4 pilots. Chances for paragliding 80%.
2. Paragliding Bellingham: -1.9C/1000ft Novice peak lapse rate. Blanchard for P2 pilots 0900-1900. Chances to paraglide 90%.
3. Paragliding Chilliwack: -2.0C/1000ft Novice peak lapse rate. Watch for early lee side conditions. Woodside for P3 pilots 1200-2000. Bridal for P3 pilots 1300-1900. Paragliding chances 70%.
4. Paragliding Seattle: -2.0C/1000ft Novice peak lapse rate. Seattle with 20% POP and mostly cloudy. Paragliding chances 50%.
5. Paragliding Pemberton: -2.5C/1000ft Intermediate peak lapse rate. 30% POP and risk of thunderstorm, paragliding not recommended today.
6. Paragliding Whistler: -2.6C/1000ft Intermediate peak lapse rate. 30% POP and risk of thunderstorm, paragliding not recommended today.