Right Site Paragliding Weather: Sep 26, 2020

Paragliding weather forecast for Vancouver, Chilliwack, Bellingham, Seattle, Squamish, Whistler & Pemberton areas, based on data available at 0800.

Low Pressure brings mostly cloudy skies, low cloud base and showers. Jet stream near overhead leading to increased instability and potential for rapid changes to wind speed. 

YVR 3000 ft winds aloft WSW to 12 km/hr.  Valley SE to 15 km/hr. Novice peak lapse rate -2.1C/1000ft.  

SEA 3000 ft winds aloft WSW to 42 km/hr. Valley winds S to 16 km/hr. Intermediate peak lapse rate -2.4C/1000ft. 

iParaglide Right Site Ranking:

Paragliding is not recommended in Vancouver, Chilliwack, Whistler, Pemberton, Bellingham and Seattle today due to instability associated with jet stream proximity and low pressure and associated showers.