Regional weather map shows much clouds over area. Despite local forecast calling for light west winds, NBR has been showing some easterly flow.
Winds aloft are a bit high but Sugar Loaf is showing easterly winds.
A few spots are still available for our Tapalpa, Mexico trip next month February 4—11th. This looks to be much better flying.
NOAA weather radio calling for strong westerly winds this PM and local forecast shows the same. Pressure gradient is big at negative -.27″! Winds aloft are very high! NBR still showing light and variable winds but Sugar Loaf already showing strong westerly winds.
Good day to finish your Christmas shopping: I just received a new order of Ozone Ozium pod harnesses and have Ozone flight suits to keep you warm for during this winters flying. Have Ascent H2 GPS varios in a variety of colors for just $349!
Still some spots left if you really want to stay warm in Tapalpa, Mexico February 4—-11th.
The solstice is past so more sun is coming!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Granger
Last Wednesday was great: Johannes flight was ~ 2 hours and I had to engage big ears and speed bar to get out of the cold.
Saturday looks like the day to fly this weekend—-snow this evening!
Regional weather map shows cloudy skies. Local weather forecast shows NE flow all day.
Thermal soaring forecast is poor due to clouds? Winds aloft are light.
NBR is showing light and variable winds early.
Thermal soaring forecast for Sunday is good with 654’/min starting at 11:15AM and no over development. Winds aloft are finally light! Local forecast calls for light and variable winds but clear skies over CO will give give some heating and easterly winds today.
NBR is showing drain earlyl but the winds should reverse soon.
NBR is showing significant west winds early and local forecast calling for this to continue all day. Winds aloft are strong from west. Morning sunshine may temporarily give us up slope flow but with strong winds aloft watch for inversion to break and strong west winds.
Sunday looks better as local forecast shows up slope winds.
Sunday is looking very catabatic with west winds increasing during the day.
NBR already showing light west winds early with a pressure difference of -.24″!
NOAA weather radio calling for strong west winds this PM.
No flying today but I have these Christmas Gifts in stock:
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Too until 11:30AM but have finally seen some blue skies and the house above launch!
NBR is showing light and variable winds. Humidity very high but the sky seams to be clearing.
The jet stream and strong winds aloft are over area. Local forecast calls for strong westerly winds on Saturday but turning northerly on Sunday. This would give a NE flow at NBR on Sunday if sunny,
The jet stream and strong westerly winds are a part of winter here so consider our trips to Tapalpa, Mexico in January & February. There are still a few spots left.
Sunday is starting out with strong west winds at NBR and a pressure difference of -.41″! The local forecast calls for winds to switch by noon. Winds aloft are much lower today. Perhaps some afternoon flying?
Thermal soaring forecast is good—400’/min—starting at 12:30PM with no over development.
Winds have calmed! I will meet P2 pilots in park at 10:30AM.
West winds are back! Check NBR
Jet stream is right over CO. Winds aloft are very high! Cloudy skies over area with 50% humidity. Local forecast calls for northerly winds.
Sunday is looking much better for flying with approaching cold front and steady NE flow.