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WA, Mount Bakewell Area

Fri 23/01/2026 1100 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

1183 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.78m/s 545 ft/min

Temperature

23 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 11.2 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 SSW . The wind on the top launches will be from SSW at 18kph gusting to 28kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 75%.


 

Fri 23/01/2026 1300 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(SSW) 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

1575 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

3.2m/s 627 ft/min

Temperature

26 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 10.3 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 SSW . The wind on the top launches will be from SSW at 22kph gusting to 34kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Fri 23/01/2026 1500 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(SW) 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

1604 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

90%

Updraft Velocity

2.98m/s 584 ft/min

Temperature

28 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 12 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 SW . The wind on the top launches will be from SW at 22kph gusting to 33kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Fri 23/01/2026 1700 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

1273 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

50%

Updraft Velocity

2.25m/s 441 ft/min

Temperature

27 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 14.3 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

58.5km downwind XC or 9 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 36kph gusting to 44kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Sat 24/01/2026 1100 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

1129 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.7m/s 529 ft/min

Temperature

24 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 12.7 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 ENE 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%.


 

Sat 24/01/2026 1300 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(NNW) 4kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected.

Winds Aloft

(N) 4kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected.

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

1491 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

3.02m/s 592 ft/min

Temperature

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

XC Potential (4hrs)

93km downwind XC or 66 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 4kph gusting to 15kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Sat 24/01/2026 1500 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

1716 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.95m/s 578 ft/min

Temperature

30 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 12.8 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 WNW . The wind on the top launches will be from WNW 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%.


 

Sat 24/01/2026 1700 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

1706 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.3m/s 451 ft/min

Temperature

31 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 13.9 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 W . The wind on the top launches will be from W 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%.


 

Sun 25/01/2026 1100 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(WNW) 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:

high

Thermal Height

1121 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

70%

Updraft Velocity

2.75m/s 539 ft/min

Temperature

22 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 10.8 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 WNW . The wind on the top launches will be from WNW 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%.


 

Sun 25/01/2026 1300 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(W) 29kph 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:

moderate

Thermal Height

1344 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

70%

Updraft Velocity

3.04m/s 596 ft/min

Temperature

25 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 11.6 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

79.8km downwind XC or 16.8 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 32kph gusting to 43kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Sun 25/01/2026 1500 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

1526 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

60%

Updraft Velocity

2.96m/s 580 ft/min

Temperature

27 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 11.7 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

70.2km downwind XC or 10.8 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 36kph gusting to 47kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Sun 25/01/2026 1700 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(W) 36kph 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:

moderate

Thermal Height

1198 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

40%

Updraft Velocity

2.2m/s 431 ft/min

Temperature

25 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 13 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

48km downwind XC or 4.8 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 40kph gusting to 48kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Mon 26/01/2026 1100 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(WSW) 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

1471 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

70%

Updraft Velocity

2.53m/s 496 ft/min

Temperature

21 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 6.3 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 WSW . The wind on the top launches will be from WSW at 25kph gusting to 34kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Mon 26/01/2026 1300 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(WSW) 29kph 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

1452 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

60%

Updraft Velocity

2.32m/s 455 ft/min

Temperature

22 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 7.5 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

68.4km downwind XC or 14.4 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from WSW . The wind on the top launches will be from WSW at 32kph gusting to 40kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Mon 26/01/2026 1500 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(WSW) 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

1612 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

70%

Updraft Velocity

3.02m/s 592 ft/min

Temperature

23 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 6.9 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

77.7km downwind XC or 21 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot.

The wind on the ground will be from WSW . The wind on the top launches will be from WSW at 29kph gusting to 40kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Mon 26/01/2026 1700 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(SW) 29kph 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:

moderate

Thermal Height

1324 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

50%

Updraft Velocity

2.27m/s 445 ft/min

Temperature

22 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 8.8 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

57km downwind XC or 12 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 32kph gusting to 40kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Tue 27/01/2026 1100 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(SE) 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

1321 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

80%

Updraft Velocity

2.94m/s 576 ft/min

Temperature

21 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 7.8 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

86.4km downwind XC or 28.8 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 SE at 25kph gusting to 36kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 67%.


 

Tue 27/01/2026 1300 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(SE) 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

1604 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

3.22m/s 631 ft/min

Temperature

24 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 8 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 SE . The wind on the top launches will be from SE at 25kph gusting to 37kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 58%.


 

Tue 27/01/2026 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

1776 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

3.09m/s 606 ft/min

Temperature

26 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 8.2 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 SSE . The wind on the top launches will be from SSE at 22kph gusting to 33kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 75%.


 

Tue 27/01/2026 1700 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(SSE) 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

1696 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

70%

Updraft Velocity

2.38m/s 466 ft/min

Temperature

27 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 10 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

77.7km downwind XC or 21 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 34kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 96%.


 

Wed 28/01/2026 1100 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(ESE) 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

993 m XC Possible but difficult conditions.

Thermal Quality

70%

Updraft Velocity

2.62m/s 514 ft/min

Temperature

24 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 14.1 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

63km downwind XC or 21 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 25kph gusting to 34kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Wed 28/01/2026 1300 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

1712 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

3.25m/s 637 ft/min

Temperature

28 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 10.9 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 30kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Wed 28/01/2026 1500 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

1957 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

3.14m/s 615 ft/min

Temperature

30 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 10.4 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 14kph gusting to 25kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 92%.


 

Wed 28/01/2026 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

1971 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.45m/s 480 ft/min

Temperature

30 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 10.3 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 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 92%.


 

Thu 29/01/2026 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:

moderate

Thermal Height

1440 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.94m/s 576 ft/min

Temperature

31 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 16.6 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 ENE . The wind on the top launches will be from ENE at 22kph gusting to 33kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Thu 29/01/2026 1300 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

(N) 4kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected.

Vertical Wind Shear:

extreme

Thermal Height

2505 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

3.62m/s 710 ft/min

Temperature

33 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 8 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

107.25km downwind XC or 58.5 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 11kph gusting to 24kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Thu 29/01/2026 1500 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

(N) 4kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected.

Vertical Wind Shear:

high

Thermal Height

2836 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

3.48m/s 682 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 6.6 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 SE . The wind on the top launches will be from SE at 7kph gusting to 20kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 67%.


 

Thu 29/01/2026 1700 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

high

Thermal Height

2805 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.67m/s 523 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 7 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

107.25km downwind XC or 58.5 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 11kph gusting to 21kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 83%.


 

Fri 30/01/2026 1100 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(NNE) 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

1449 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

80%

Updraft Velocity

2.95m/s 578 ft/min

Temperature

33 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 18.5 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

86.4km downwind XC or 28.8 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 22kph gusting to 33kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Fri 30/01/2026 1300 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

2892 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

3.8m/s 745 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 7.1 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

107.25km downwind XC or 58.5 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 28kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Fri 30/01/2026 1500 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(NNW) 4kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected.

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

2463 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

1.99m/s 390 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 12.4 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

100.75km downwind XC or 71.5 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 4kph gusting to 11kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Fri 30/01/2026 1700 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

(N) 4kph Light Winds, no turbulence expected.

Vertical Wind Shear:

high

Thermal Height

2876 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.58m/s 506 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 9.2 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 SE . The wind on the top launches will be from SE at 7kph gusting to 16kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 67%.


 

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.

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