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WA, Mount Bakewell Area

Wed 02/04/2025 1100 AWS

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

825 m XC Possible but difficult conditions.

Thermal Quality

50%

Updraft Velocity

2.21m/s 433 ft/min

Temperature

24 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 15.8 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

47.5km downwind XC or 10 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 32kph gusting to 40kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Wed 02/04/2025 1300 AWS

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

1151 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

70%

Updraft Velocity

2.54m/s 498 ft/min

Temperature

27 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 15.5 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 E . The wind on the top launches will be from E at 29kph gusting to 38kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Wed 02/04/2025 1500 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:

moderate

Thermal Height

1523 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

70%

Updraft Velocity

2.5m/s 490 ft/min

Temperature

29 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 13.8 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 ESE . The wind on the top launches will be from E 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 02/04/2025 1700 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(ESE) 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

1131 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

40%

Updraft Velocity

1.43m/s 280 ft/min

Temperature

29 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 17.7 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

44.4km downwind XC or 12 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 30kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Thu 03/04/2025 1100 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(NE) 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

797 m XC Possible but difficult conditions.

Thermal Quality

50%

Updraft Velocity

2.07m/s 406 ft/min

Temperature

25 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 17 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

46.25km downwind XC or 12.5 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 29kph gusting to 36kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Thu 03/04/2025 1300 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

1180 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

80%

Updraft Velocity

2.35m/s 461 ft/min

Temperature

28 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 16.2 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

81.6km downwind XC or 38.4 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 26kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Thu 03/04/2025 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:

moderate

Thermal Height

1632 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

90%

Updraft Velocity

1.74m/s 341 ft/min

Temperature

29 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 12.7 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

89.1km downwind XC or 48.6 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 17kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Thu 03/04/2025 1700 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

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

Thermal Quality

20%

Updraft Velocity

0.55m/s 108 ft/min

Temperature

29 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 26.9 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

18km downwind XC or 6 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 25kph gusting to 27kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 25%.


 

Fri 04/04/2025 1100 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(ESE) 47kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence.

Winds Aloft

(NNE) 50kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence.

Vertical Wind Shear:

high

Thermal Height

565 m XC Possible but difficult conditions.

Thermal Quality

20%

Updraft Velocity

1.52m/s 298 ft/min

Temperature

21 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 15.4 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

21.5km downwind XC or 0 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 54kph gusting to 59kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Fri 04/04/2025 1300 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(ESE) 47kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence.

Winds Aloft

(NNE) 54kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence.

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

872 m XC Possible but difficult conditions.

Thermal Quality

30%

Updraft Velocity

2.35m/s 461 ft/min

Temperature

23 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 14.3 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

32.25km downwind XC or 0 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 54kph gusting to 62kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Fri 04/04/2025 1500 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(ESE) 43kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence.

Winds Aloft

(NNE) 47kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence.

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

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

Thermal Quality

20%

Updraft Velocity

1.11m/s 218 ft/min

Temperature

21 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 18.9 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

21km downwind XC or 0 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 50kph gusting to 54kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Fri 04/04/2025 1700 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(ESE) 50kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence.

Winds Aloft

(NNE) 65kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence.

Vertical Wind Shear:

high

Thermal Height

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

Thermal Quality

10%

Updraft Velocity

0.6m/s 118 ft/min

Temperature

20 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 17.9 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

11km downwind XC or 0 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 68kph gusting to 70kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 25%.


 

Sat 05/04/2025 1100 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(E) 43kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence.

Winds Aloft

(NNE) 47kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence.

Vertical Wind Shear:

high

Thermal Height

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

Thermal Quality

10%

Updraft Velocity

0.91m/s 178 ft/min

Temperature

20 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 17.9 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

10.5km downwind XC or 0 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 58kph gusting to 61kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Sat 05/04/2025 1300 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(ENE) 50kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence.

Winds Aloft

(NNE) 58kph Dangerous winds! It will be very rough with strong rotor and turbulence.

Vertical Wind Shear:

high

Thermal Height

715 m XC Possible but difficult conditions.

Thermal Quality

20%

Updraft Velocity

1.86m/s 365 ft/min

Temperature

25 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 17.9 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

22km downwind XC or 0 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 58kph gusting to 65kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Sat 05/04/2025 1500 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(NE) 40kph 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

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

Thermal Quality

20%

Updraft Velocity

1.05m/s 206 ft/min

Temperature

27 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 24.9 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

20.5km downwind XC or 1 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 47kph gusting to 51kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Sat 05/04/2025 1700 AWS

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

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

Thermal Quality

10%

Updraft Velocity

0.57m/s 112 ft/min

Temperature

25 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 22.9 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

9.5km downwind XC or 2 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 32kph gusting to 34kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Sun 06/04/2025 1100 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

high

Thermal Height

1016 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

50%

Updraft Velocity

2.18m/s 427 ft/min

Temperature

30 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 19.8 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

52.5km downwind XC or 21 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 25kph gusting to 33kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Sun 06/04/2025 1300 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(N) 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

2833 m Great height for flying XC. Warning C Airspace above 8500ft over Bakewell

Thermal Quality

70%

Updraft Velocity

3.35m/s 657 ft/min

Temperature

34 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 5.7 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

88.725km downwind XC or 13.65 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 36kph gusting to 48kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Sun 06/04/2025 1500 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(N) 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

2263 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

50%

Updraft Velocity

2.42m/s 474 ft/min

Temperature

33 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 10.4 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

63.375km downwind XC or 9.75 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 36kph gusting to 45kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Sun 06/04/2025 1700 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

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

Thermal Quality

0%

Updraft Velocity

0m/s 0 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)

0km downwind XC or 0 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 NNW at 18kph gusting to 18kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Mon 07/04/2025 1100 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

(N) 14kph 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

0.54m/s 106 ft/min

Temperature

22 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 19.9 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

17km downwind XC or 8 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 SSW at 14kph gusting to 16kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 25%.


 

Mon 07/04/2025 1300 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

789 m XC Possible but difficult conditions.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

1.88m/s 368 ft/min

Temperature

24 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 16.1 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

82.5km downwind XC or 45 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 18kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Mon 07/04/2025 1500 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

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

Thermal Quality

30%

Updraft Velocity

0.74m/s 145 ft/min

Temperature

24 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 21.9 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

25.5km downwind XC or 12 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 E at 18kph gusting to 21kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Mon 07/04/2025 1700 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

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

Thermal Quality

30%

Updraft Velocity

0.37m/s 73 ft/min

Temperature

25 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 22.9 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

24km downwind XC or 15 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 12kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Tue 08/04/2025 1100 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

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

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

1.34m/s 263 ft/min

Temperature

20 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 16.7 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

77.5km downwind XC or 55 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 16kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Tue 08/04/2025 1300 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

991 m XC Possible but difficult conditions.

Thermal Quality

80%

Updraft Velocity

2.29m/s 449 ft/min

Temperature

26 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 16.1 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

68km downwind XC or 32 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 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 08/04/2025 1500 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

1391 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

80%

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 14.1 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

79.2km downwind XC or 43.2 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 14kph gusting to 22kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Tue 08/04/2025 1700 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(WNW) 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

40%

Updraft Velocity

1.08m/s 212 ft/min

Temperature

29 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 26.9 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

35km downwind XC or 14 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 18kph gusting to 22kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Wed 09/04/2025 1100 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

930 m XC Possible but difficult conditions.

Thermal Quality

70%

Updraft Velocity

1.82m/s 357 ft/min

Temperature

23 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 13.7 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

59.5km downwind XC or 28 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 21kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Wed 09/04/2025 1300 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:

moderate

Thermal Height

1011 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

60%

Updraft Velocity

1.81m/s 355 ft/min

Temperature

24 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 13.9 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 SW . The wind on the top launches will be from WSW 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%.


 

Wed 09/04/2025 1500 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(WSW) 25kph 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

1038 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

50%

Updraft Velocity

1.84m/s 361 ft/min

Temperature

23 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 12.6 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 WSW . The wind on the top launches will be from WSW at 25kph gusting to 32kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Wed 09/04/2025 1700 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(SW) 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

505 m XC Possible but difficult conditions.

Thermal Quality

30%

Updraft Velocity

1.17m/s 229 ft/min

Temperature

22 C It will be pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 17 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

27km 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 WSW at 25kph gusting to 29kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

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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