Soaring Forecast May 21 - 24
WEATHER FORECAST FOR SCSA (CRYSTALAIRE - 46CN) MAY 21 - 24, 2010THIS WEEKENDWarm sunny and typical spring-like weather with occasional breezy periods is forecast this period. Our normal west to northwest flow will be in full effect. Look for local wave produced over Mt. Waterman and Lewis with velocities increasing with height.Dr Jack's predictions indicate FRIDAY the ceiling of useable lift will be at 8,000 feet with 550 fpm of lift at the field.SATURDAYpredictions point to 550 FPM of lift at the field to 9,000 feet.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 surface conditions for Friday through Monday:FRIDAY:Sunny, Temperature: 78 degreesWind: West 15 -25 mph GUSTS UP to 30.SATURDAY:Sunny, Temperature: 68 degreesWind: Northwest 15 -20 mph GUSTS to 25.SUNDAY:Sunny, Temperature: 64 degreesWind: West 16 mph.MONDAY:Sunny, Temperature: 72 degreesWind: Southwest 10 -15 mph. JETSTREAM FORECAST THURSDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY