SOARING FORECAST APRIL 29 to MAY 2, 2011

CURRENT SOARING FORECAST FOR SCSA (CRYSTALAIRE - 46CN) APRIL 29 to MAY 2, 2011 Low pressure to our north will bring in cool west winds a bit gusty on Friday. A dramatic change Saturday onwards indicates high pressure will build in above our area with warm temps increasing to a peak on Monday. Expect warm North to Northeast winds Saturday through the end of the period and at times gusty.The thermal updraft and height of thermals forecasts for the period look good despite the indicated breezy conditions. Thermals will likely not be circular and will probably "lean" downwind. Adjust your technique accordingly.Offshore winds (Saturday through Monday) in our area usually indicate the presence of "bow wave" in our local mountains. Look up flight instructor Dale Masters for an explanation and tactics on how to exploit these conditions. Come on out and enjoy our wonderful weather! FRIDAY: THERMAL UPDRAFT VELOCITY FORECAST, 1400 HRS. FRIDAY: SKEW-T FORECAST 1400 HRS. SATURDAY: THERMAL UPDRAFT HEIGHT FORECAST 1600 HRS. The National Weather Service is predicting the following local surface conditions for Friday through Monday: FRIDAY:Sunny. Temperature: 69 degrees.Wind: Northwest 15-25 mph. Gusty.SATURDAY:Sunny. Temperature: 71 degreesWind: Northwest 10-15 mph.SUNDAYSunny, Temperature: 79 degreesWind: Northeast 15-22 mph.MONDAY:Sunny, Temperature: 84 degreesWind: Northeast 15-22 mph.