CURRENT SOARING FORECAST FOR SCSA, OCT 15-18, 2010

CURRENT SOARING FORECAST FOR SCSA (CRYSTALAIRE - 46CN) OCTOBER 15-18, 2010LAST WEEK Great consistent ridge lift through the weekend over our San Gabriels. So much so that pilots were reluctantly returning to the field after 5 pm. Fantastic barbeque -steaks, burgers, dogs and many delicious side dishes brought by our friends were enjoyed. Some soaring legends were present. Good to see everyone. Can't wait till the next barbeque.THIS WEEK Good local soaring weather with forecast lift on Friday and Saturday to over 10,000 feet. Gentle winds expected through the period. —Mid level moisture pushed in from a southeast flow aloft will likely mark thermals with CU. We have a window of good soaring weather to enjoy in front of a ridge of low pressure arriving early next week bringing lower temps to the area. See following forecast Skew-T charts where lifted parcels meet the moist adiabat line —the moisture likely will precipitate into clouds marking lift.The FAR's requires pilots to obtain weather briefing or use appropriate sources to obtain all information regarding weather conditions during flight. That means you. Should you need help finding and deciphering info and charts, schedule a ground school session with our CFIG Russel Holtz and get on track. SKEW-T CHART FORECAST FOR FRIDAY AT 2PM SKEW-T CHART FORECAST FOR SATURDAY AT 2PM Dr Jack's predictions indicate FRIDAY the ceiling of useable lift at 12,000 feet with 550 fpm of lift at the field.SATURDAYpredictions point to 400 FPM of lift with top of useable lift at 10,500 feet MSL.Dr. Jack's Blipmaps and soaring predictions are free with a simple registration at his website.http://www.drjack.info/The National Weather Service is predicting the following local surface conditions for Friday through Monday:FRIDAY:Sunny, Temperature: 88 degreesWind: Northeast at 5 mph becoming southwest.SATURDAY:Sunny, Temperature: 85 degrees.Wind: Southwest 5 to 15 mph.SUNDAYSunny, Temperature: 81 degreesWind: Southwest 15 mph.MONDAY:Sunny, Temperature: 74 degreesWind: Southwest 8 mph.