Paragliding Right Site Weather May 14 2023

Paragliding Weather Forecast for the Vancouver, Chilliwack, Bellingham, Seattle, Whistler & Pemberton area, based on data available at 0500.

High pressure with sunny skies.

YVR 3000 ft winds aloft light and variable, becoming NE to 11 km/hr. Main valley wind light NE to 20 km/hr in Chilliwack easing to light and variable late afternoon. Novice peak lapse rate -1.6C/1000ft.

SEA 3000 ft winds aloft E at 33 km/hr and increasing to 44 km/hr.  Valley winds NE to 16 km/hr. Advanced peak lapse rate -3.0C/1000ft.  

iParaglide Right Site Ranking:

1. Paragliding Pemberton: -3.0C/1000ft Advanced peak lapse rate.  Great day for Pemberton.  Winds aloft at 3000ft light and variable early and NE to 10 km/hr later on, combating sea-breeze and making for easy triangles. Mt. McKenzie for P2 pilots 0800-1400 and 1800-2000 with P4 conditions 1400-1800. Paragliding prospects 90%. 

2. Paragliding Vancouver: -1.6C/1000ft Novice peak lapse rate.  Sea-breeze in Vancouver likely to combat light E winds aloft.  Grouse for GMFT 0900-2000.  90% paragliding chances. 

3. Paragliding Bellingham: -2.5C/1000ft Intermediate peak lapse rate. Blanchard with its proximity to the ocean and low altitude should offset the East wind aloft influence.  P3 conditions 1100-1900. Chances to paraglide 70%. 

4. Paragliding Whistler: -3.0 C/1000ft Advanced peak lapse rate.  Whistler for Whistler Flying team 0800-1100 and 1800-2000. Chances to paraglide 90% off-peak, 70% at peak.  

5. Paragliding Chilliwack: -2.9C/1000ft Advanced peak lapse rate. Mt. Woodside in lee-side for bulk of morning to early afternoon.  Rotor: do not fly.  If east wind subsides, possible P4 Advanced conditions at Woodside and Bridal post 1500.  Do not fly early.  Chances to paraglide late 50%. 

6. Paragliding Seattle: -3.0C/1000ft Advanced peak lapse rate.  Watch for strong east wind aloft putting Tiger in lee side and rotor.  Paragliding not recommended today.