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Demanding this hour because of gusts at 46.5 mph, a 24.6 mph gust spread, and a 16.9 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 22 mph, gusts 47 mph, and climb band 39 mph for Wednesday, Sep 30, 10:00 PM.

Surface
22 mph
Gust
47 mph
Climb band
39 mph

Wednesday, Sep 30, 10:00 PM

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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 flowStrong
GustinessVery gusty
Thermal bumpLow
Drift turn7°

Surface

22 mph

33 ft · S

Gust spread

25 mph

Gusts 47 mph

Thermal bump

Low

CAPE 20 J/kg / sun 0 W/m2

Climb drift

17 mph

394 ft / S

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10:00 PM
Dark

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 46.5 mph, a 24.6 mph gust spread, and a 16.9 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
22 mph – 22 mph
Gust model range
47 mph – 47 mph
Surface wind
22 mph · S
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (882 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
39 mph – 39 mph
Gust speed (spread)
47 mph (+25)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
39 mph · S
Surface-to-flight direction change
0°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · limited-input forecast
Daylight
Dark at this location

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 16.9 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 PM
Dark

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 45.6 mph, a 24.1 mph gust spread, and a 18.5 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
21 mph – 21 mph
Gust model range
46 mph – 46 mph
Surface wind
21 mph · SSW
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (882 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
40 mph – 40 mph
Gust speed (spread)
46 mph (+24)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
40 mph · SSW
Surface-to-flight direction change
0°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · limited-input forecast
Daylight
Dark at this location

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 18.5 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.
12:00 AM
Dark

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 44.1 mph, a 23.5 mph gust spread, and a 16.7 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
21 mph – 21 mph
Gust model range
44 mph – 44 mph
Surface wind
21 mph · SSW
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (882 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
37 mph – 37 mph
Gust speed (spread)
44 mph (+23)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
37 mph · S
Surface-to-flight direction change
2°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · limited-input forecast
Daylight
Dark at this location

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 16.7 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.
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1:00 AM
Dark

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 39.6 mph, a 21 mph gust spread, and a 14.3 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
19 mph – 19 mph
Gust model range
40 mph – 40 mph
Surface wind
19 mph · SSW
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (882 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
33 mph – 33 mph
Gust speed (spread)
40 mph (+21)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
33 mph · SSW
Surface-to-flight direction change
0°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · limited-input forecast
Daylight
Dark at this location

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 14.3 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.
2:00 AM
Dark

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 36.5 mph, a 19.4 mph gust spread, and a 14.5 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
36 mph – 36 mph
Surface wind
17 mph · SSW
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (882 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
32 mph – 32 mph
Gust speed (spread)
36 mph (+19)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
32 mph · SSW
Surface-to-flight direction change
2°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · limited-input forecast
Daylight
Dark at this location

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 14.5 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.
3:00 AM
Dark

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 32.4 mph, a 17.6 mph gust spread, and a 13.5 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
15 mph – 15 mph
Gust model range
32 mph – 32 mph
Surface wind
15 mph · SSW
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (882 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
28 mph – 28 mph
Gust speed (spread)
32 mph (+18)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
28 mph · SSW
Surface-to-flight direction change
4°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · limited-input forecast
Daylight
Dark at this location

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 13.5 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.
4:00 AM
Dark

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 27.1 mph, a 15.2 mph gust spread, and a 10.7 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
12 mph – 12 mph
Gust model range
27 mph – 27 mph
Surface wind
12 mph · SW
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (882 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
23 mph – 23 mph
Gust speed (spread)
27 mph (+15)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
23 mph · SSW
Surface-to-flight direction change
8°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · limited-input forecast
Daylight
Dark at this location

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 10.7 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.
5:00 AM
Dark

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 29.3 mph, a 16.2 mph gust spread, and a 11 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
29 mph – 29 mph
Surface wind
13 mph · SSW
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (882 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
24 mph – 24 mph
Gust speed (spread)
29 mph (+16)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
24 mph · SSW
Surface-to-flight direction change
6°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · limited-input forecast
Daylight
Dark at this location

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 11 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.
6:00 AM
Dark

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 31.1 mph, a 17 mph gust spread, and a 11.7 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
14 mph – 14 mph
Gust model range
31 mph – 31 mph
Surface wind
14 mph · SSW
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (882 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
26 mph – 26 mph
Gust speed (spread)
31 mph (+17)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
26 mph · SSW
Surface-to-flight direction change
2°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · limited-input forecast
Daylight
Dark at this location

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 11.7 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.
7:00 AM
Dark

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 34 mph, a 18.1 mph gust spread, and a 11.7 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
16 mph – 16 mph
Gust model range
34 mph – 34 mph
Surface wind
16 mph · SSW
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (882 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
28 mph – 28 mph
Gust speed (spread)
34 mph (+18)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
28 mph · SSW
Surface-to-flight direction change
0°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · limited-input forecast
Daylight
Dark at this location

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 11.7 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.
8:00 AM
DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 35.4 mph, a 18.8 mph gust spread, and a 12.9 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
35 mph – 35 mph
Surface wind
17 mph · SSW
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (882 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
29 mph – 29 mph
Gust speed (spread)
35 mph (+19)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
29 mph · SSW
Surface-to-flight direction change
0°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · limited-input forecast

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 12.9 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.
9:00 AM
DEMANDING

Demanding this hour because of gusts at 38.3 mph, a 19.7 mph gust spread, and a 13.4 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
19 mph – 19 mph
Gust model range
38 mph – 38 mph
Surface wind
19 mph · SSW
Altitude reference
Provider terrain estimate (882 m MSL); launch elevation unverified
Flight-layer model range
32 mph – 32 mph
Gust speed (spread)
38 mph (+20)
Wind at 394 ft above reference terrain
32 mph · SSW
Surface-to-flight direction change
2°
Thermal activity
Thermals possible - strength unknown (low activity estimated)
Forecast confidence
Low · limited-input forecast

What stands out

The strongest forecast concern is a 13.4 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.

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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.