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Fri 09/01/2026 1100 AWS |
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Wind on the Ground (SE) 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 1095 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 50% Updraft Velocity 2.75m/s 539 ft/min |
Temperature 22 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 58.5km downwind XC or 9 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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The wind on the ground will be from SE . The wind on the top launches will be from SE at 36kph gusting to 46kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 25%.
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Fri 09/01/2026 1300 AWS |
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Wind on the Ground (SE) 29kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. |
Winds Aloft (N) 32kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. Vertical Wind Shear: light |
Thermal Height 1335 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 60% Updraft Velocity 3.01m/s 590 ft/min |
Temperature 26 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 68.4km downwind XC or 14.4 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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The wind on the ground will be from SE . The wind on the top launches will be from SE at 32kph gusting to 43kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 81%.
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Fri 09/01/2026 1500 AWS |
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Wind on the Ground (SE) 29kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. |
Winds Aloft (N) 32kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. Vertical Wind Shear: light |
Thermal Height 1549 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 60% Updraft Velocity 2.82m/s 553 ft/min |
Temperature 28 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 68.4km downwind XC or 14.4 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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The wind on the ground will be from SE . The wind on the top launches will be from SE at 32kph gusting to 42kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 100%.
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Fri 09/01/2026 1700 AWS |
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Wind on the Ground (SE) 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: moderate |
Thermal Height 1560 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 40% Updraft Velocity 2.33m/s 457 ft/min |
Temperature 28 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 46.8km downwind XC or 7.2 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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The wind on the ground will be from SE . The wind on the top launches will be from SE 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%.
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Sat 10/01/2026 1100 AWS |
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Wind on the Ground (ESE) 36kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. |
Winds Aloft (N) 40kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1003 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 50% Updraft Velocity 2.7m/s 529 ft/min |
Temperature 24 C It will be pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 60km downwind XC or 6 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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The wind on the ground will be from ESE . The wind on the top launches will be from E at 40kph gusting to 50kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.
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Sat 10/01/2026 1300 AWS |
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Wind on the Ground (E) 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: moderate |
Thermal Height 1295 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 60% Updraft Velocity 2.98m/s 584 ft/min |
Temperature 28 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 70.2km downwind XC or 10.8 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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The wind on the ground will be from E . The wind on the top launches will be from E 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%.
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Sat 10/01/2026 1500 AWS |
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Wind on the Ground (E) 29kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. |
Winds Aloft (N) 32kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. Vertical Wind Shear: light |
Thermal Height 1555 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 60% Updraft Velocity 2.81m/s 551 ft/min |
Temperature 30 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 14.5 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 68.4km downwind XC or 14.4 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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The wind on the ground will be from E . The wind on the top launches will be from E at 36kph gusting to 46kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.
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Sat 10/01/2026 1700 AWS |
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Wind on the Ground (ESE) 29kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. |
Winds Aloft (N) 32kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1400 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 40% Updraft Velocity 2.14m/s 419 ft/min |
Temperature 30 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 16 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 45.6km downwind XC or 9.6 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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The wind on the ground will be from ESE . The wind on the top launches will be from ESE 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%.
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Sun 11/01/2026 1100 AWS |
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Wind on the Ground (ENE) 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: moderate |
Thermal Height 716 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 40% Updraft Velocity 2.3m/s 451 ft/min |
Temperature 28 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 39km downwind XC or 6 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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The wind on the ground will be from ENE . The wind on the top launches will be from ENE 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%.
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Sun 11/01/2026 1300 AWS |
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Wind on the Ground (E) 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 1681 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 80% Updraft Velocity 3.2m/s 627 ft/min |
Temperature 32 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 15.2 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 88.8km downwind XC or 24 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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The wind on the ground will be from E . The wind on the top launches will be from E at 29kph gusting to 41kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.
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Sun 11/01/2026 1500 AWS |
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Wind on the Ground (E) 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: extreme |
Thermal Height 2288 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 80% Updraft Velocity 3.29m/s 645 ft/min |
Temperature 34 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 11.1 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 96.2km downwind XC or 26 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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The wind on the ground will be from E . The wind on the top launches will be from E at 29kph gusting to 41kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.
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Sun 11/01/2026 1700 AWS |
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Wind on the Ground (E) 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: extreme |
Thermal Height 2324 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 60% Updraft Velocity 2.58m/s 506 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 11.8 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 74.1km downwind XC or 15.6 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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The wind on the ground will be from E . The wind on the top launches will be from E at 32kph gusting to 41kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.
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Mon 12/01/2026 1100 AWS |
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Wind on the Ground (NNW) 36kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. |
Winds Aloft (NNE) 43kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. Vertical Wind Shear: extreme |
Thermal Height 1676 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 50% Updraft Velocity 3.13m/s 613 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 20.2 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 60km downwind XC or 6 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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The wind on the ground will be from NNW . The wind on the top launches will be from NNW at 40kph gusting to 51kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.
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Mon 12/01/2026 1300 AWS |
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Wind on the Ground (NW) 36kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. |
Winds Aloft (NNE) 43kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. Vertical Wind Shear: high |
Thermal Height 2344 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 50% Updraft Velocity 3.61m/s 708 ft/min |
Temperature 39 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) 65km downwind XC or 6.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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The wind on the ground will be from NW . The wind on the top launches will be from NW at 43kph gusting to 56kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.
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Mon 12/01/2026 1500 AWS |
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Wind on the Ground (W) 40kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. |
Winds Aloft (N) 40kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. Vertical Wind Shear: extreme |
Thermal Height 2153 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 60% Updraft Velocity 3.29m/s 645 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 16.5 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 79.95km downwind XC or 3.9 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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The wind on the ground will be from W . The wind on the top launches will be from W at 43kph gusting to 55kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.
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Mon 12/01/2026 1700 AWS |
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Wind on the Ground (W) 36kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. |
Winds Aloft (N) 40kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 652 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 30% Updraft Velocity 1.73m/s 339 ft/min |
Temperature 32 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 25.5 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 30km downwind XC or 3 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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The wind on the ground will be from W . The wind on the top launches will be from W at 40kph gusting to 46kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.
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Tue 13/01/2026 1100 AWS |
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Wind on the Ground (S) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 938 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.53m/s 496 ft/min |
Temperature 25 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 85km downwind XC or 40 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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The wind on the ground will be from S . The wind on the top launches will be from SSW 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%.
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Tue 13/01/2026 1300 AWS |
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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 1319 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.92m/s 572 ft/min |
Temperature 30 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 16.8 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 102km downwind XC or 48 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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The wind on the ground will be from SSW . The wind on the top launches will be from SSW at 18kph gusting to 29kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.
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Tue 13/01/2026 1500 AWS |
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Wind on the Ground (SSW) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: light |
Thermal Height 1645 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.93m/s 574 ft/min |
Temperature 32 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 15.6 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 105km downwind XC or 42 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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The wind on the ground will be from SSW . The wind on the top launches will be from SSW at 18kph gusting to 29kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.
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Tue 13/01/2026 1700 AWS |
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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: moderate |
Thermal Height 1605 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 70% Updraft Velocity 2.31m/s 453 ft/min |
Temperature 33 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 17 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 75.6km downwind XC or 25.2 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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The wind on the ground will be from SW . The wind on the top launches will be from SW 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%.
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Wed 14/01/2026 1100 AWS |
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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: light |
Thermal Height 866 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 70% Updraft Velocity 2.5m/s 490 ft/min |
Temperature 26 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 63km downwind XC or 21 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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The wind on the ground will be from SE . The wind on the top launches will be from SE at 25kph gusting to 34kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 73%.
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Wed 14/01/2026 1300 AWS |
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Wind on the Ground (SE) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1282 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.92m/s 572 ft/min |
Temperature 30 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 17.2 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 105km downwind XC or 42 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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The wind on the ground will be from SE . The wind on the top launches will be from SE at 18kph gusting to 29kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 75%.
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Wed 14/01/2026 1500 AWS |
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Wind on the Ground (SSE) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: high |
Thermal Height 1860 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 3.05m/s 598 ft/min |
Temperature 33 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 14.4 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 102km downwind XC or 48 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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The wind on the ground will be from SSE . 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%.
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Wed 14/01/2026 1700 AWS |
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Wind on the Ground (SSE) 14kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 11kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1962 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 2.41m/s 472 ft/min |
Temperature 33 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 13.4 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 102km downwind XC or 48 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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The wind on the ground will be from SSE . The wind on the top launches will be from SSE at 14kph gusting to 23kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 92%.
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Thu 15/01/2026 1100 AWS |
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Wind on the Ground (E) 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: moderate |
Thermal Height 1055 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 50% Updraft Velocity 2.69m/s 527 ft/min |
Temperature 31 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 20.5 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 58.5km downwind XC or 9 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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The wind on the ground will be from E . The wind on the top launches will be from E at 36kph gusting to 46kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.
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Thu 15/01/2026 1300 AWS |
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Wind on the Ground (E) 29kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. |
Winds Aloft (N) 32kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1935 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 70% Updraft Velocity 3.38m/s 662 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 15.7 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 79.8km downwind XC or 16.8 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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The wind on the ground will be from E . The wind on the top launches will be from E at 32kph gusting to 44kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.
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Thu 15/01/2026 1500 AWS |
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Wind on the Ground (ENE) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 22kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. Vertical Wind Shear: high |
Thermal Height 2798 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell |
Thermal Quality 100% Updraft Velocity 3.49m/s 684 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 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 113.75km downwind XC or 45.5 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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The wind on the ground will be from ENE . The wind on the top launches will be from ENE 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%.
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Thu 15/01/2026 1700 AWS |
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Wind on the Ground (E) 18kph Moderate winds, light turbulence possible. |
Winds Aloft (N) 22kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. Vertical Wind Shear: extreme |
Thermal Height 2907 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell |
Thermal Quality 80% Updraft Velocity 2.68m/s 525 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 8.9 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 91km downwind XC or 36.4 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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The wind on the ground will be from E . The wind on the top launches will be from E 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%.
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Fri 16/01/2026 1100 AWS |
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Wind on the Ground (N) 29kph Strong winds, expect rough air, Downwind tasks possible only. |
Winds Aloft (N) 32kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence. Vertical Wind Shear: moderate |
Thermal Height 1391 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 60% Updraft Velocity 2.97m/s 582 ft/min |
Temperature 33 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 19.1 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 68.4km downwind XC or 14.4 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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The wind on the ground will be from N . The wind on the top launches will be from N 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%.
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Fri 16/01/2026 1300 AWS |
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Wind on the Ground (NNW) 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 1672 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 80% Updraft Velocity 3.24m/s 635 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 18.3 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 88.8km downwind XC or 24 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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The wind on the ground will be from NNW . The wind on the top launches will be from NNW at 29kph gusting to 41kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.
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Fri 16/01/2026 1500 AWS |
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Wind on the Ground (NW) 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: moderate |
Thermal Height 2154 m Great height for flying XC. |
Thermal Quality 80% Updraft Velocity 3.26m/s 639 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 15.5 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 96.2km downwind XC or 26 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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The wind on the ground will be from NW . The wind on the top launches will be from NW at 29kph gusting to 41kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.
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Fri 16/01/2026 1700 AWS |
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Wind on the Ground (W) 36kph 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 857 m XC Possible but difficult conditions. |
Thermal Quality 40% Updraft Velocity 1.93m/s 378 ft/min |
Temperature 34 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 25.4 C in the air. |
XC Potential (4hrs) 40km downwind XC or 4 km Triangle Possible by Sport Class Pilot. |
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The wind on the ground will be from W . The wind on the top launches will be from W at 40kph gusting to 47kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.
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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. 
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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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