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WA, Mount Bakewell Area

Sun 04/01/2026 1100 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

881 m XC Possible but difficult conditions.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.39m/s 468 ft/min

Temperature

33 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 24.2 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

80km downwind XC or 50 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 7kph gusting to 16kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 58%.


 

Sun 04/01/2026 1300 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

1926 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

3.29m/s 645 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 17.7 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 S . The wind on the top launches will be from S at 14kph gusting to 26kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 75%.


 

Sun 04/01/2026 1500 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

2442 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

3.28m/s 643 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 14.6 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 S . The wind on the top launches will be from S at 14kph gusting to 26kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 83%.


 

Sun 04/01/2026 1700 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

high

Thermal Height

1793 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

60%

Updraft Velocity

2.42m/s 474 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 20.1 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 SW . The wind on the top launches will be from SW 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%.


 

Mon 05/01/2026 1100 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

883 m XC Possible but difficult conditions.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.43m/s 476 ft/min

Temperature

32 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 23.2 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 SE . The wind on the top launches will be from ESE at 11kph gusting to 20kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 75%.


 

Mon 05/01/2026 1300 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

high

Thermal Height

1702 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

3.12m/s 612 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 19 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 S . The wind on the top launches will be from S at 4kph gusting to 15kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 58%.


 

Mon 05/01/2026 1500 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

high

Thermal Height

2411 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

3.24m/s 635 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 14.9 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 SW . The wind on the top launches will be from WSW at 7kph gusting to 19kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Mon 05/01/2026 1700 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

high

Thermal Height

2487 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.57m/s 504 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 14.1 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 SW . The wind on the top launches will be from SW at 22kph gusting to 31kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Tue 06/01/2026 1100 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

1044 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.67m/s 523 ft/min

Temperature

29 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 18.6 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 SSE . The wind on the top launches will be from SSE 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%.


 

Tue 06/01/2026 1300 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

1471 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

3.07m/s 602 ft/min

Temperature

32 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 17.3 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 SSE . The wind on the top launches will be from SSE 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%.


 

Tue 06/01/2026 1500 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

high

Thermal Height

1893 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

3.11m/s 610 ft/min

Temperature

34 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 15.1 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 S . The wind on the top launches will be from S at 22kph gusting to 33kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 92%.


 

Tue 06/01/2026 1700 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

high

Thermal Height

1923 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.45m/s 480 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)

105km downwind XC or 42 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 92%.


 

Wed 07/01/2026 1100 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:

light

Thermal Height

1017 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

80%

Updraft Velocity

2.68m/s 525 ft/min

Temperature

26 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 15.8 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 22kph gusting to 32kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 67%.


 

Wed 07/01/2026 1300 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

high

Thermal Height

1461 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

3.08m/s 604 ft/min

Temperature

30 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 15.4 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 29kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 75%.


 

Wed 07/01/2026 1500 AWS

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

1797 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

3.05m/s 598 ft/min

Temperature

32 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 14 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 SSE . The wind on the top launches will be from SSE at 18kph gusting to 29kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 92%.


 

Wed 07/01/2026 1700 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

1814 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.38m/s 466 ft/min

Temperature

33 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 14.9 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 S . The wind on the top launches will be from S 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 08/01/2026 1100 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

light

Thermal Height

1007 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

2.66m/s 521 ft/min

Temperature

26 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 15.9 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 SE . The wind on the top launches will be from SE at 22kph gusting to 32kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 75%.


 

Thu 08/01/2026 1300 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

high

Thermal Height

1581 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

3.17m/s 621 ft/min

Temperature

30 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 14.2 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 29kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 75%.


 

Thu 08/01/2026 1500 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

high

Thermal Height

1981 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

3.16m/s 619 ft/min

Temperature

32 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 12.2 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 S . The wind on the top launches will be from S at 18kph gusting to 29kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 92%.


 

Thu 08/01/2026 1700 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

2003 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

90%

Updraft Velocity

2.46m/s 482 ft/min

Temperature

33 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 13 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

105.3km downwind XC or 35.1 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 71%.


 

Fri 09/01/2026 1100 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:

light

Thermal Height

1016 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

70%

Updraft Velocity

2.7m/s 529 ft/min

Temperature

25 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 14.8 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 29kph gusting to 39kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 73%.


 

Fri 09/01/2026 1300 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

1502 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

3.15m/s 617 ft/min

Temperature

28 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 13 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 25kph gusting to 36kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 58%.


 

Fri 09/01/2026 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

1923 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

100%

Updraft Velocity

3.17m/s 621 ft/min

Temperature

30 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 10.8 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 SSE . The wind on the top launches will be from SSE at 25kph gusting to 36kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 75%.


 

Fri 09/01/2026 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

1801 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

70%

Updraft Velocity

2.41m/s 472 ft/min

Temperature

31 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 13 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 29kph gusting to 38kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 96%.


 

Sat 10/01/2026 1100 AWS

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

954 m XC Possible but difficult conditions.

Thermal Quality

50%

Updraft Velocity

2.66m/s 521 ft/min

Temperature

27 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 17.5 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

48.75km downwind XC or 7.5 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 40kph gusting to 50kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Sat 10/01/2026 1300 AWS

Wind on the Ground

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

Winds Aloft

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

Vertical Wind Shear:

moderate

Thermal Height

1406 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

60%

Updraft Velocity

3.08m/s 604 ft/min

Temperature

31 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 16.9 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 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%.


 

Sat 10/01/2026 1500 AWS

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:

moderate

Thermal Height

1839 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

70%

Updraft Velocity

3.12m/s 612 ft/min

Temperature

34 C It will be hot on the ground. Stay hydrated. It will be down to 15.6 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 E . The wind on the top launches will be from E 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%.


 

Sat 10/01/2026 1700 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(ESE) 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:

high

Thermal Height

2039 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

50%

Updraft Velocity

2.5m/s 490 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 14.6 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

61.75km downwind XC or 13 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 32kph gusting to 41kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Sun 11/01/2026 1100 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

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

Thermal Quality

20%

Updraft Velocity

1.44m/s 282 ft/min

Temperature

26 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 22 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 55kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Sun 11/01/2026 1300 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(ESE) 47kph 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

1002 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

40%

Updraft Velocity

2.77m/s 543 ft/min

Temperature

29 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 19 C in the air.

XC Potential (4hrs)

51.6km 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 60kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 0%.


 

Sun 11/01/2026 1500 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(ESE) 54kph 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:

extreme

Thermal Height

1475 m Great height for flying XC.

Thermal Quality

30%

Updraft Velocity

2.98m/s 584 ft/min

Temperature

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

XC Potential (4hrs)

40.5km 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 61kph gusting to 72kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 25%.


 

Sun 11/01/2026 1700 AWS

Wind on the Ground

(ESE) 43kph 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:

moderate

Thermal Height

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

Thermal Quality

10%

Updraft Velocity

1.17m/s 229 ft/min

Temperature

28 C It will be warm and pleasant on the ground. It will be down to 23.1 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 ESE . The wind on the top launches will be from ESE at 54kph gusting to 58kph In a N () Ridge soaring will be ... probably not a good idea. The chance of it being magic is 25%.


 

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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