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Before flying, call 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433).
Press 1 to get a briefer.
Ask for a terminal forecast for the nearest airport, the winds aloft and temperatures for the surface through 12000ft.
Winds Surface/Aloft
High winds aloft will tend to move downward as thermals mix up the atmosphere. Be careful of flying with light winds on the surface and high winds aloft, such as when an inversion is present : the surface winds can increase suddenly.
To read the data, use the following example: 2715-10 is translated as 270 degrees at 15 knots, - 10 degrees celicus.
| Albuquerque |
856-4928 |
| Double Eagle AWOS |
842-2009 |
| Grants ASOS |
287-7909 |
| Santa Fe |
474-3117 |
Note: The information on this weather website is presented as a weather information resource and guideline for certified USHPA pilots only and not as verification of ANY specific paragliding or other flying conditions at any specific site. Users of any of this website's provided information and links assume all risk and liability for their use of such data and information. |
