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WA, Mount Bakewell Area

Mon 16/02/2026 1100 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(S) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Winds Aloft

(N) 22kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only.

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

986 m XC Possible but difficult conditions.

Thermal Quality

80%

Updraft Velocity

2.48m/s 486 ft/min

Temperature

21 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 11.1 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

70km downwind XC or 28 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from S . The wind on the top launches will be from S at 22kph gusting to 31kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 88%.


 

Mon 16/02/2026 1300 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(SSW) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Winds Aloft

(N) 22kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only.

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

1362 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

80%

Updraft Velocity

2.87m/s 563 ft/min

Temperature

25 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 11.4 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

84km downwind XC or 33.6 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from SSW . The wind on the top launches will be from SSW at 22kph gusting to 32kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 88%.


 

Mon 16/02/2026 1500 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(S) 22kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only.

Winds Aloft

(N) 25kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only.

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

1587 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

70%

Updraft Velocity

2.83m/s 555 ft/min

Temperature

28 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 12.1 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

75.6km downwind XC or 25.2 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from S . The wind on the top launches will be from S at 25kph gusting to 35kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 96%.


 

Mon 16/02/2026 1700 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(S) 25kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only.

Winds Aloft

(N) 29kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only.

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

1552 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

50%

Updraft Velocity

2.21m/s 433 ft/min

Temperature

28 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 12.5 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

55.5km downwind XC or 15 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from S . The wind on the top launches will be from S at 29kph gusting to 37kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 100%.


 

Tue 17/02/2026 1100 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(ESE) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Winds Aloft

(N) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

877 m XC Possible but difficult conditions.

Thermal Quality

90%

Updraft Velocity

2.35m/s 461 ft/min

Temperature

22 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 13.2 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

78.75km downwind XC or 31.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from ESE . The wind on the top launches will be from ESE at 18kph gusting to 26kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Tue 17/02/2026 1300 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(SE) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Winds Aloft

(N) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

1084 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.61m/s 512 ft/min

Temperature

25 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 14.2 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

102km downwind XC or 48 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from SE . The wind on the top launches will be from SE at 18kph gusting to 27kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 75%.


 

Tue 17/02/2026 1500 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(SSE) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Winds Aloft

(N) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

1254 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.57m/s 504 ft/min

Temperature

28 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 15.5 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

105km downwind XC or 42 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from SSE . The wind on the top launches will be from SSE at 18kph gusting to 27kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 92%.


 

Tue 17/02/2026 1700 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(SSE) 22kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only.

Winds Aloft

(N) 22kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only.

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

1185 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

60%

Updraft Velocity

1.99m/s 390 ft/min

Temperature

29 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 17.2 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

64.8km downwind XC or 21.6 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from SSE . The wind on the top launches will be from SSE at 25kph gusting to 32kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 100%.


 

Wed 18/02/2026 1100 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(ENE) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Winds Aloft

(N) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

1172 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

90%

Updraft Velocity

2.55m/s 500 ft/min

Temperature

29 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 17.3 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

94.5km downwind XC or 37.8 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from ENE . The wind on the top launches will be from ENE at 18kph gusting to 27kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Wed 18/02/2026 1300 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(ENE) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Winds Aloft

(N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

1545 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.9m/s 568 ft/min

Temperature

31 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 15.6 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

99km downwind XC or 54 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from ENE . The wind on the top launches will be from ENE at 14kph gusting to 24kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Wed 18/02/2026 1500 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(E) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Winds Aloft

(N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

1803 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.83m/s 555 ft/min

Temperature

33 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 15 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

99km downwind XC or 54 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from E . The wind on the top launches will be from E at 11kph gusting to 21kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Wed 18/02/2026 1700 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(ESE) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Winds Aloft

(N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

1762 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.14m/s 419 ft/min

Temperature

34 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 16.4 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

99km downwind XC or 54 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from ESE . The wind on the top launches will be from ESE at 11kph gusting to 19kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Thu 19/02/2026 1100 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(N) 22kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only.

Winds Aloft

(N) 22kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only.

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

1942 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

90%

Updraft Velocity

3.02m/s 592 ft/min

Temperature

35 C It will be very hot on the ground. Stay in the shade and drink plenty of water. Fly with water.It will be down to 15.6 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

97.2km downwind XC or 32.4 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from N . The wind on the top launches will be from N at 25kph gusting to 36kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Thu 19/02/2026 1300 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(N) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Winds Aloft

(N) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

2527 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

3.41m/s 668 ft/min

Temperature

37 C It will be very hot on the ground. Stay in the shade and drink plenty of water. Fly with water.It will be down to 11.7 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

110.5km downwind XC or 52 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from N . The wind on the top launches will be from N at 14kph gusting to 26kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Thu 19/02/2026 1500 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(NNW) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected.

Winds Aloft

(N) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

2838 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

3.25m/s 637 ft/min

Temperature

38 C It will be very hot on the ground. Stay in the shade and drink plenty of water. Fly with water.It will be down to 9.6 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

104km downwind XC or 65 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from NNW . The wind on the top launches will be from NNW at 11kph gusting to 23kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Thu 19/02/2026 1700 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(W) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Winds Aloft

(N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

2803 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.4m/s 470 ft/min

Temperature

38 C It will be very hot on the ground. Stay in the shade and drink plenty of water. Fly with water.It will be down to 10 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

110.5km downwind XC or 52 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from W . The wind on the top launches will be from W at 14kph gusting to 23kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Fri 20/02/2026 1100 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(SSE) 32kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence.

Winds Aloft

(N) 36kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence.

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

718 m XC Possible but difficult conditions.

Thermal Quality

40%

Updraft Velocity

2.23m/s 437 ft/min

Temperature

26 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 18.8 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

39km downwind XC or 6 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from SSE . The wind on the top launches will be from SSE at 36kph gusting to 44kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 25%.


 

Fri 20/02/2026 1300 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(SSE) 25kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only.

Winds Aloft

(N) 29kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only.

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

1028 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

60%

Updraft Velocity

2.61m/s 512 ft/min

Temperature

29 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 18.7 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

66.6km downwind XC or 18 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from SSE . The wind on the top launches will be from SSE at 29kph gusting to 38kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 81%.


 

Fri 20/02/2026 1500 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(SSE) 22kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only.

Winds Aloft

(N) 22kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only.

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

1372 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

70%

Updraft Velocity

2.66m/s 521 ft/min

Temperature

32 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 18.3 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

75.6km downwind XC or 25.2 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from SSE . The wind on the top launches will be from SSE at 25kph gusting to 35kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 96%.


 

Fri 20/02/2026 1700 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(SE) 25kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only.

Winds Aloft

(N) 25kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only.

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

1448 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

50%

Updraft Velocity

2.09m/s 410 ft/min

Temperature

32 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 17.5 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

55.5km downwind XC or 15 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from SE . The wind on the top launches will be from SE at 29kph gusting to 37kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 100%.


 

Sat 21/02/2026 1100 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(E) 22kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only.

Winds Aloft

(N) 25kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only.

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

798 m XC Possible but difficult conditions.

Thermal Quality

60%

Updraft Velocity

2.27m/s 445 ft/min

Temperature

28 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 20 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

54km downwind XC or 18 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from E . The wind on the top launches will be from E at 25kph gusting to 33kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Sat 21/02/2026 1300 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(ESE) 22kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only.

Winds Aloft

(N) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

1386 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.87m/s 563 ft/min

Temperature

31 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 17.1 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

108km downwind XC or 36 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from ESE . The wind on the top launches will be from ESE at 22kph gusting to 32kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Sat 21/02/2026 1500 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(ESE) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Winds Aloft

(N) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

1769 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.89m/s 566 ft/min

Temperature

33 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 15.3 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

105km downwind XC or 42 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from ESE . The wind on the top launches will be from ESE at 18kph gusting to 28kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Sat 21/02/2026 1700 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(SE) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Winds Aloft

(N) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

1722 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

90%

Updraft Velocity

2.2m/s 431 ft/min

Temperature

34 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 16.8 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

94.5km downwind XC or 37.8 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from SE . The wind on the top launches will be from ESE at 18kph gusting to 26kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 99%.


 

Sun 22/02/2026 1100 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(NNE) 25kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only.

Winds Aloft

(N) 29kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only.

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

1482 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

60%

Updraft Velocity

2.82m/s 553 ft/min

Temperature

34 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 19.2 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

66.6km downwind XC or 18 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from NNE . The wind on the top launches will be from NNE at 29kph gusting to 39kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Sun 22/02/2026 1300 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(NE) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Winds Aloft

(N) 22kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only.

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

2718 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

3.57m/s 700 ft/min

Temperature

37 C It will be very hot on the ground. Stay in the shade and drink plenty of water. Fly with water.It will be down to 9.8 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

113.75km downwind XC or 45.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from NE . The wind on the top launches will be from NE at 22kph gusting to 35kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Sun 22/02/2026 1500 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(NNE) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Winds Aloft

(N) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

2158 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

80%

Updraft Velocity

2.15m/s 421 ft/min

Temperature

36 C It will be very hot on the ground. Stay in the shade and drink plenty of water. Fly with water.It will be down to 14.4 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

88.4km downwind XC or 41.6 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from NNE . The wind on the top launches will be from NNE at 14kph gusting to 22kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Sun 22/02/2026 1700 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(NNW) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Winds Aloft

(N) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

211 m Too Low for good distance XC. Local flights possible.

Thermal Quality

20%

Updraft Velocity

0.45m/s 88 ft/min

Temperature

31 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 28.9 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

17.5km downwind XC or 7 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from NNW . The wind on the top launches will be from NNE at 18kph gusting to 20kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Mon 23/02/2026 1100 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(NNW) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected.

Winds Aloft

(N) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected.

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

1386 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.69m/s 527 ft/min

Temperature

32 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 18.1 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

96km downwind XC or 60 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from NNW . The wind on the top launches will be from NNW at 7kph gusting to 17kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Mon 23/02/2026 1300 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(NW) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected.

Winds Aloft

(N) 7kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected.

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

1920 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

3.14m/s 615 ft/min

Temperature

34 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 14.8 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

96km downwind XC or 60 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from NW . The wind on the top launches will be from NW at 7kph gusting to 18kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Mon 23/02/2026 1500 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(SW) 22kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only.

Winds Aloft

(N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible.

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

1504 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

1.85m/s 363 ft/min

Temperature

34 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 19 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

108km downwind XC or 36 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from SW . The wind on the top launches will be from SW at 22kph gusting to 29kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Mon 23/02/2026 1700 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(SSW) 29kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only.

Winds Aloft

(N) 22kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only.

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

748 m XC Possible but difficult conditions.

Thermal Quality

40%

Updraft Velocity

1.23m/s 241 ft/min

Temperature

34 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 26.5 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

38km downwind XC or 8 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from SSW . The wind on the top launches will be from SSW at 29kph gusting to 33kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 100%.


 

Guide

This is aimed primarily at the club level pilot who wants to know what to expect for the next week.

Data is calculated from the GFS model data using the RASP calculations daily.

Wind strengths are graded for aircraft suitability.

Wind speeds are average wind speeds, gusts will be higher.

Conditions are graded for how the average pilot will feel about them.