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Paragliding and hang gliding weather and wind forecast for Blanchard, Washington.

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Not flyable
High confidence · · Run: HRRR
Wind NNW (344°) is outside the window — expect cross/tail or rotor
NESW 344° NNW
Flyability score
10
/100 · paragliding
Wind
10
mph base
Gusts
19
mph
Temp
54°
F
Dew point
36°
F
Elevation
1,299
ft MSL
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Location

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What we look for at Blanchard

Wind direction

S (170°) → WNW (300°)

The wind must blow from within this arc. Direction is the same for both wings.

Ideal speed

4–8 mph

Ceiling · Paragliding

≤ 19 mph base · gusts ≤ 23

Top of the range for paragliding (any rating). Switch wings up top to compare. Hang gliders hold roughly 10 mph more than paragliders.

NCSC site guide: West launch ideal 240-300 (accept 200-310), South 170-230. PG max ~10mph, ideal ~5. N/NW wind = rotor off N treeline; E wind = rotor off S treeline; SSE-SE/NW rotor on SW spine. Spring/early summer/fall, noon-sunset. USHPA P2 + Discover Pass at Samish Overlook.

Window data compiled from northcascadessoaringclub.com, public site guides and club resources.

Next 7 days How calls are made

Sunday Caution workable 7am–1pm 🌅 sunset 6:27 PM
7a
6g9
NNE
8a
7g7
ESE
9a
5g7
ENE
10a
2g7
NE
11a
2g9
N
12p
3g9
NW
1p
6g11
N
2p
11g18
N
3p
12g21
N
4p
10g19
NNW
5p
11g20
NNW
6p
10g20
NNW
Borderline only 7am–1pm — best around 8am: 7 mph ESE, gusts 7. All borderline — fly it with a close eye. Outside the window, light enough for a sledder.
Monday Flyable flyable 12pm–6pm 🌅 sunset 6:25 PM
7a
7g7
S
8a
7g7
S
9a
5g6
SE
10a
3g3
SE
11a
3g3
SSE
12p
3g3
S
1p
3g3
SW
2p
3g4
WSW
3p
3g5
W
4p
3g6
W
5p
3g4
W
6p
4g5
SW
Flyable 7am–6pm — best around 7am: 7 mph S, gusts 7. 9 clean hrs, the rest borderline.
🌅 Wonder windGlass-off possible 4pm–6pm — smooth, light SW ~4 mph, clear evening sky, weak daytime heating.
✓ Light, smooth wind✓ Straight in the window– Wind dying off into evening✓ Clear skies (radiative cooling)– Day built a thermal layer
Tuesday Flyable flyable 8am–10am 🌅 sunset 6:23 PM
7a
8g13
SSE
8a
7g12
SSE
9a
7g11
SSE
10a
6g10
S
11a
5g9
SSE
12p
4g10
SSE
1p
4g10
SSE
2p
4g9
SSE
3p
4g9
S
4p
3g8
S
5p
3g7
SSW
6p
2g5
SSW
Flyable 7am–6pm — best around 10am: 6 mph S, gusts 10. 6 clean hrs, the rest borderline.
Wednesday Caution workable 7am–6pm 🌅 sunset 6:21 PM
7a
5g8
SE
8a
5g9
SE
9a
5g9
SE
10a
5g9
SE
11a
5g9
SE
12p
5g10
SE
1p
5g11
SE
2p
4g11
SE
3p
3g9
ESE
4p
2g7
NE
5p
3g6
N
6p
4g6
N
Borderline only 7am–6pm — best around 7am: 5 mph SE, gusts 8. All borderline — fly it with a close eye. Outside the window, light enough for a sledder.
Thursday Flyable flyable 7am–8am 🌅 sunset 6:19 PM
7a
2g6
NE
8a
1g6
NE
9a
1g7
NE
10a
1g7
NNE
11a
1g8
NNW
12p
3g10
NW
1p
4g11
NW
2p
6g12
NW
3p
6g12
NW
4p
7g12
NNW
5p
6g11
NNW
6p
5g11
NNW
Flyable 7am–6pm — best around 7am: 2 mph NE, gusts 6. 2 clean hrs, the rest borderline.
Friday Caution workable 7am–6pm 🌅 sunset 6:18 PM
7a
5g5
E
8a
5g6
E
9a
4g7
E
10a
3g8
ESE
11a
3g9
SE
12p
3g9
SSE
1p
4g10
S
2p
5g10
S
3p
4g10
SSW
4p
4g10
SW
5p
4g10
SW
6p
3g10
SSW
Borderline only 7am–6pm — best around 2pm: 5 mph S, gusts 10. All borderline — fly it with a close eye.
Saturday Caution workable 7am–11am 🌅 sunset 6:16 PM
7a
5g11
S
8a
5g12
S
9a
5g12
S
10a
5g11
S
11a
4g11
S
12p
3g13
SSW
1p
2g15
WSW
2p
3g17
WNW
3p
5g17
NW
4p
6g17
NW
5p
7g16
NW
6p
7g16
NW
Borderline only 7am–11am — best around 10am: 5 mph S, gusts 11. All borderline — fly it with a close eye.

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About Blanchard

Blanchard is a paragliding and hang gliding site in Washington. The launch faces southwest at 1,299 feet and works best in S to WNW wind of about 4 to 8 mph. There are 3 more Wonderwind sites within 50 miles, and the closest is Black Mountain, 31 miles away. Read the site guide on northcascadessoaringclub.com for rules and access before you fly.

Conditions are an automated estimate from public forecast models, not a go/no-go call. Always check the sky, talk to locals, and fly within your rating. You are responsible for your own safety.