iParaglide Right Site Weather: May 24

Paragliding weather forecast for Vancouver, Chilliwack, Bellingham, Seattle, Whistler & Pemberton areas, based on data available at 06:00.
Embeded low trough aloft. Cloudy early with a low cloud base. Clearing in select areas as day progresses, and then potential for instability and over development.
YVR 3000 ft winds aloft light and variable becoming west to 13 km/hr. Lapse rate -2.3C/1000ft: novice
SEA 3000 ft winds aloft light and variable. Lapse rate -1.7C/1000ft: novice.
Actual local lapse rate will be higher than forecast as blue holes develop. Hope, Whistler & Pemberton all calling for potential thunderstorms this afternoon. Paragliding not recommended there today.
iParaglide Right Site Ranking:
1. Bellingham Paragliding: -1.5C/1000ft novice lapse rate. P2 paraglider pilots at Blanchard 11:00-19:00. Blanchard likely to clear early. Chances to fly 70%.
2. Seattle Paragliding: -1.7 C/1000ft novice lapse rate. Actual lapse rate likley to be higher as blue holes develop. Marginal day for Tiger with early cloud. P3 conditions 12:00- 19:00 and 18:00-20:00. 60% paragliding prospects.
3. Vancouver Paragliding: - 2.3 C/1000ft novice lapse rate. Marginal day at Grouse. Wait for summit to clear cloud. GMFT advanced P4 pilots at Grouse 12:00-19:00. 50% paragliding prospects.
4. Chillwack Paragliding: - 2.3 C/1000ft novice lapse rate. Actual lapse rate likely higher as blue holes develop. Wait for early cloud to clear summit, then P3 intermediate conditions 12:00-18:00. Be careful of potential over development late in day. 50% paragliding chances.
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