8/11/2023 0 Comments Noaa weather boise![]() ![]() Updraft Velocity: This parameter is personal preference. This is all on, and I compare the GFS, NAM3, NAM12 models, looking for agreement between models. I look at a few basic parameters to decide if it’s a good day. I like to keep this one simple, because it’s easy to make it the most complex part of the sport. If the winds look good, I decide will there be thermals that are nice to be inside of while attached to a cold air balloon, and if so how strong will they be? Thermal Quality (is it a good airmass for paragliding?). ![]() Air is usually more laminar when it approaches us from SE, S, SW and W.ģ. We can fly in any wind direction, but keep in mind that N wind can be rougher bc it’s in the lee of the mountains. Wind direction is also something I make note of. Morning sledders and evening soaring is usually fine in these winds (or even higher) but flying XC in the mountains is not advisable IMHO. If it’s 12mph (and staying steady or increasing throughout the day), at 12000ft or below, conditions are likely pushing the edge of fun paragliding in the mountains around Sun Valley. Winds Aloft: If it looks like a generally “nice day” then I move on to wind, which is the most common shut-down for flying in our zone. If there is a slight chance of t-storms, I may fly but I’ll be hyper aware of clouds building quickly in a vertical direction.Ģ. If there is widespread forecast of thunderstorms it’s a good day to go photograph beavers. The main red flag I’m looking for is any chance of thunderstorms. General Weather: Read the Forecast discussion for Boise and Pocatello to have a basic idea of whats happening in the atmosphere and if it’s going to be a “nice” day. Here is the flow that I follow to assess a good day to consider thermal flying in Idaho:ġ. This is just my humble approach, which is incomplete and intermediate, but I hope it helps you. A lot of it I’ve assimilated from other wiser local pilots. Hey guys, a few people have asked me about forecasting for good paragliding days, so I thought I’d compile some notes all in one place. For a general overview of the flying in our area, click here. ![]()
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