RASP BLIPMAP Forecasts for the Pacific NorthWet UniViewer HELP I'm LOST Univiewer created by John Whitney (F9)
This local RASP site is operated and maintained by TJ Olney using code courtesy of Dr. Jack Glendenning   Use the refresh button to force a refresh from the server. For current detailed local observations BLIPMAPTM = Boundary Layer Information Prediction MAP    created by Dr. John W. (Jack) Glendening,  Meteorologist     RASP = Regional Atmospheric Soaring Prediction. This UniViewer requires Javascript and assumes basic BlipMap knowledge.
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Note: In Spring, Forecasts for BJ and Black will be invalid. The problem melts with the snow.    SOUNDINGS     A "Simplified" version of this page Blanchard/Ebey only
Region: Blanchard to Black   | PNW Woodside to Saddle   | Ft Ebey to Blanchard   | exp   | Tiger   | Fraser Valley   | CHELAN   | Skagit Valley 4km  
Map Size:  Original size  SetConst    -15%  -5%  +5%  +15%    800x800    ||     ← Previous Map     Next Map →         || Average BL wind loop Blanchard
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Because of differences in regions, soundings for the same place may not be identical when that place is contained by several domains.


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Grid:   Coarse 4km Grid   ←→ Fine 1.3km Grid || ReVIEW: | Swap | PasteUp | Delete |    ← Previous Map   |  Next Map →  | 
Blanchard and Whatcom County   Woodside and Bridal   Tiger   PNW Woodside to Saddle   Ft Ebey   Skagit Valley/Arlington 4km  

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Speed Converter




Conversion factors Enter known speed on
right. Click convert.
10 mph → 8.7knots →16 kph → 4.5 mps
10knots → 11.5 mph → 18.5 kph → 5.14 mps
10 kph → 6.2 mph → 5.4knots → 2.78 mps
1 Meters/second (mps) → 197 feet/minute (fpm)
10 Meters/second (mps) → 36kph → 22.8mph

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Beaufort
  
Note: Beaufort cannot be entered because it would result in a range of numbers.
Note to P2 and Novice Pilots: Guidelines say to not fly in windspeeds over 15mph:
A Moderate Breeze: Small branches sway, numerous whitecaps. A 4 on the Beaufort scale.

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