Right Site Paragliding Weather: Sep 19, 2021

Paragliding Weather Forecast for the Vancouver, Chilliwack, Bellingham, Seattle, Whistler & Pemberton area, based on data available at 0800.

Low pressure bringing fronts, low cloud-base, 60-80% POP, heavy rain to thunderstorms. 

YVR 3000 ft winds aloft light and variable becoming WSW to 15 km/hr. Valley wind ESE outflow to 20 km/hr becoming W inflow to 10 km/hr late afternoon.  Advanced peak lapse rate -2.9C/1000ft.

SEA 3000 ft winds aloft WSW to 35 km/hr. Valley winds S to 16 km/hr. Intermediate peak lapse rate -2.5C/1000ft.

Right Site Ranking: 

Paragliding Pilots Advisory:  With 60-80% POP, low cloud base, and possibility of thunderstorm throughout: DO NOT FLY. Paragliding is not recommended today in Vancouver, Chilliwack, Whistler, Pemberton, Bellingham or Seattle.