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KPHKilometers per hour
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DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 26.8 mph, a 7.6 mph gust spread, and a 14.7 mph surface-to-flight speed change. This speed change may produce a marked drift change between launch and low-level flight.

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Surface 19 mph, gusts 27 mph, and climb band 4 mph for Thursday, Oct 1, 9:00 AM.

Surface
19 mph
Gust
27 mph
Climb band
4 mph

Thursday, Oct 1, 9:00 AM

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DEMANDING

Forecast confidence: Low

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  • This speed change may produce a marked drift change between launch and low-level flight. Thermal strength is unknown because the activity is estimated.
  • Consider a calmer window, especially for newer pilots.
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Surface flowWindy
GustinessGusty
Thermal bumpLow
Drift turn14°

Surface

19 mph

33 ft · ENE

Gust spread

8 mph

Gusts 27 mph

Thermal bump

Low

CAPE 0 J/kg / sun 292 W/m2

Climb drift

0 mph

394 ft / ENE

Loveland PassDEMANDING Right now

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9:00 AM
DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 26.8 mph, a 7.6 mph gust spread, and a 14.7 mph surface-to-flight speed change. This speed change may produce a marked drift change between launch and low-level flight.

Low forecast confidence: review data limits and model ranges.

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
19 mph – 19 mph
Gust model range
27 mph – 27 mph
Surface wind
19 mph · ENE
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (3,916 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
4 mph – 4 mph
Gust speed (spread)
27 mph (+8)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
4 mph · ENE
Surface-to-flight direction change
3°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · limited-input forecast

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 14.7 mph surface-to-flight speed change.

Key takeaways

  • This speed change may produce a marked drift change between launch and low-level flight. Thermal strength is unknown because the activity is estimated.
  • Consider a calmer window, especially for newer pilots.
10:00 AM
DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 21 mph and a 11.4 mph surface-to-flight speed change. This speed change may produce a marked drift change between launch and low-level flight.

Low forecast confidence: review data limits and model ranges.

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
17 mph – 17 mph
Gust model range
21 mph – 21 mph
Surface wind
17 mph · ENE
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (3,916 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
6 mph – 6 mph
Gust speed (spread)
21 mph (+4)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
6 mph · E
Surface-to-flight direction change
6°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (building activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · limited-input forecast

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 11.4 mph surface-to-flight speed change.

Key takeaways

  • This speed change may produce a marked drift change between launch and low-level flight. Thermal strength is unknown because the activity is estimated.
  • Consider a calmer window, especially for newer pilots.
11:00 AM
DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 17.6 mph and a 10.3 mph surface-to-flight speed change. This speed change may produce a marked drift change between launch and low-level flight.

Low forecast confidence: review data limits and model ranges.

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
16 mph – 16 mph
Gust model range
18 mph – 18 mph
Surface wind
16 mph · ENE
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (3,916 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
5 mph – 5 mph
Gust speed (spread)
18 mph (+2)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
5 mph · E
Surface-to-flight direction change
4°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (building activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · limited-input forecast

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 10.3 mph surface-to-flight speed change.

Key takeaways

  • This speed change may produce a marked drift change between launch and low-level flight. Thermal strength is unknown because the activity is estimated.
  • Consider a calmer window, especially for newer pilots.
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12:00 PM
DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 15.2 mph and a 8.1 mph surface-to-flight speed change. This speed change may produce a marked drift change between launch and low-level flight.

Low forecast confidence: review data limits and model ranges.

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
13 mph – 13 mph
Gust model range
15 mph – 15 mph
Surface wind
13 mph · E
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (3,916 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
5 mph – 5 mph
Gust speed (spread)
15 mph (+2)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
5 mph · E
Surface-to-flight direction change
9°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (building activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · limited-input forecast

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 8.1 mph surface-to-flight speed change.

Key takeaways

  • This speed change may produce a marked drift change between launch and low-level flight. Thermal strength is unknown because the activity is estimated.
  • Consider a calmer window, especially for newer pilots.
1:00 PM
ACTIVE

Active this hour because of gusts at 10.5 mph and estimated building thermal activity with strength unknown. These gusts may add bumps and make takeoff or landing timing less consistent.

Low forecast confidence: review data limits and model ranges.

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
8 mph – 8 mph
Gust model range
11 mph – 11 mph
Surface wind
8 mph · ENE
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (3,916 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
5 mph – 5 mph
Gust speed (spread)
11 mph (+2)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
5 mph · E
Surface-to-flight direction change
22°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (building activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · limited-input forecast

What stands out

The ACTIVE stage is driven by gusts at 10.5 mph and estimated building thermal activity with strength unknown.

Key takeaways

  • These gusts may add bumps and make takeoff or landing timing less consistent. Thermal strength is unknown because the activity is estimated.
  • Newer pilots may prefer instructor guidance or a calmer window.
2:00 PM
ACTIVE

Active this hour because of gusts at 10.3 mph and estimated building thermal activity with strength unknown. These gusts may add bumps and make takeoff or landing timing less consistent.

Low forecast confidence: review data limits and model ranges.

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
9 mph – 9 mph
Gust model range
10 mph – 10 mph
Surface wind
9 mph · E
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (3,916 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
5 mph – 5 mph
Gust speed (spread)
10 mph (+2)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
5 mph · E
Surface-to-flight direction change
0°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (building activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · limited-input forecast

What stands out

The ACTIVE stage is driven by gusts at 10.3 mph and estimated building thermal activity with strength unknown.

Key takeaways

  • These gusts may add bumps and make takeoff or landing timing less consistent. Thermal strength is unknown because the activity is estimated.
  • Newer pilots may prefer instructor guidance or a calmer window.
3:00 PM
DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 10.5 mph, a 4.1 mph gust spread, and estimated building thermal activity with strength unknown. This gust spread may make the air feel less steady through takeoff and landing.

Low forecast confidence: review data limits and model ranges.

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
6 mph – 6 mph
Gust model range
11 mph – 11 mph
Surface wind
6 mph · ESE
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (3,916 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
5 mph – 5 mph
Gust speed (spread)
11 mph (+4)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
5 mph · ENE
Surface-to-flight direction change
25°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (building activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · limited-input forecast

What stands out

Three ACTIVE factors combine: gusts at 10.5 mph, a 4.1 mph gust spread, and estimated building thermal activity with strength unknown.

Key takeaways

  • This gust spread may make the air feel less steady through takeoff and landing. Thermal strength is unknown because the activity is estimated.
  • Consider a calmer window, especially for newer pilots.
4:00 PM
DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of a 6.2 mph gust spread. This gust spread may produce pronounced changes in airspeed and landing timing.

Low forecast confidence: review data limits and model ranges.

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
5 mph – 5 mph
Gust model range
11 mph – 11 mph
Surface wind
5 mph · SE
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (3,916 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
6 mph – 6 mph
Gust speed (spread)
11 mph (+6)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
6 mph · ENE
Surface-to-flight direction change
60°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (building activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · limited-input forecast

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 6.2 mph gust spread.

Key takeaways

  • This gust spread may produce pronounced changes in airspeed and landing timing. Thermal strength is unknown because the activity is estimated.
  • Consider a calmer window, especially for newer pilots.
5:00 PM
DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of a 7.6 mph gust spread. This gust spread may produce pronounced changes in airspeed and landing timing.

Low forecast confidence: review data limits and model ranges.

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
2 mph – 2 mph
Gust model range
9 mph – 9 mph
Surface wind
2 mph · SE
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (3,916 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
6 mph – 6 mph
Gust speed (spread)
9 mph (+8)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
6 mph · E
Surface-to-flight direction change
60°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (building activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · limited-input forecast

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 7.6 mph gust spread.

Key takeaways

  • This gust spread may produce pronounced changes in airspeed and landing timing. Thermal strength is unknown because the activity is estimated.
  • Consider a calmer window, especially for newer pilots.
6:00 PM
DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of a 6.5 mph gust spread. This gust spread may produce pronounced changes in airspeed and landing timing.

Low forecast confidence: review data limits and model ranges.

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
4 mph – 4 mph
Gust model range
10 mph – 10 mph
Surface wind
4 mph · E
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (3,916 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
6 mph – 6 mph
Gust speed (spread)
10 mph (+6)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
6 mph · E
Surface-to-flight direction change
6°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · limited-input forecast

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 6.5 mph gust spread.

Key takeaways

  • This gust spread may produce pronounced changes in airspeed and landing timing. Thermal strength is unknown because the activity is estimated.
  • Consider a calmer window, especially for newer pilots.
7:00 PM
Dark

Smooth this hour because of gusts at 3.8 mph, a 0.3 mph gust spread, estimated low thermal activity with strength unknown, a 1.7 mph surface-to-flight speed change, and a 14° surface-to-flight direction change. These measurements remain within the Smooth thresholds and point to steadier powered-flight air.

Low forecast confidence: review data limits and model ranges.

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
3 mph – 3 mph
Gust model range
4 mph – 4 mph
Surface wind
3 mph · ESE
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (3,916 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
5 mph – 5 mph
Gust speed (spread)
4 mph (+0)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
5 mph · ESE
Surface-to-flight direction change
14°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · limited-input forecast
Daylight
Dark at this location

What stands out

A 0.3 mph gust spread is the clearest favorable measurement in this hour.

Key takeaways

  • The 1.7 mph speed change points to steadier drift through the forecast flight layer. Thermal strength is unknown because the activity is estimated.
  • Review launch direction, nearby obstacles, and the next forecast cycle for site context.
8:00 PM
Dark

Active this hour because of gusts at 8.5 mph, a 2.5 mph gust spread, and a 24° surface-to-flight direction change. This direction change adds a small alignment change through the flight layer.

Low forecast confidence: review data limits and model ranges.

Hour detailsShow
Surface wind model range
6 mph – 6 mph
Gust model range
9 mph – 9 mph
Surface wind
6 mph · S
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (3,916 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
4 mph – 4 mph
Gust speed (spread)
9 mph (+2)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
4 mph · SSE
Surface-to-flight direction change
24°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · limited-input forecast
Daylight
Dark at this location

What stands out

The ACTIVE stage is driven by gusts at 8.5 mph, a 2.5 mph gust spread, and a 24° surface-to-flight direction change.

Key takeaways

  • This direction change adds a small alignment change through the flight layer. Thermal strength is unknown because the activity is estimated.
  • Newer pilots may prefer instructor guidance or a calmer window.

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How this read is built

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SourcesUp to 12
MethodRobust consensus
ScoringTakeoff-focused

The forecast combines up to 12 current inputs using an outlier-resistant consensus; the exact source count can vary by hour. Dedicated gust-front and terrain-specific rotor feeds remain unavailable. Treat this as a takeoff, climb, drift, and thermal-texture read. The paramotor score weights rain, surface wind, gusts, and daytime bumpiness more than absolute wind direction. It does not know your field obstacles, runway length, or local rotor. Open-Meteo Best Match can overlap the named models, so input counts do not imply independent evidence. Missing data remains unavailable; model ranges, ambiguous directions, and hazards from a minority of inputs remain visible.