Utah Windriders Association

....Dawn Patrollers, head to Skyline now, its currently in the 12-16mph range from the north. Looking to taper off again in the afternoon. With the possibility of a light south push in the Wasatch plateau area by afternoon (this could kill both wind directions. )

Otherwise.....Umm, looks like a nice day to mow the lawn. I sure hope my computer is broke, because I am not seeing much in the wind forecast in general.

Early risers will partake in easterly canyon winds (catabatic flow at the mouths of the canyons) which are great for dialing in kite skills before heading up to the snow line. Other than morning canyon winds, hill tops are likely in the 5 knot range.

As you can see from the link, we are sitting in a light wind high pressure for the day... http://www.usairnet.com/weather/maps/cu ... ind-speed/
The NOAA winds aloft also indicate that there is little wind below 15,000 feet.

The avalanche forecast has the typical 5-15 forecast... but these lighter days also can give way to localized high pressure that kills the wind. Here's the link to Avy weather, they have some other good forecast links if you search the site. http://www.avalanche.org/%7Euac/index.htm

On a positive note, this updated winds aloft page now shows wind down to 9,000 feet! check it http://www.usairnet.com/cgi-bin/Winds/A ... se=azimuth
Its gonna be one of the days, where only the lucky ones get the action... do you feel lucky, punk?


WindZup,
Brian Schenck

Brian,

I have a theory that a couple of locations would be worth checking out during light wind days and would be an amazing photo shoot for you or whoever. Even the name of the locations are catchy. Its called Skyline North and South.

Theory: If you sitting on a high ridgeline directly above say Ogden, I'd expect some signficant thermals. There are two potential riding areas, neither that easy to get to, Skyline South (30 minute hike from North Ogden Divide) and Skyline North (Couple hour ski tour to the saddle below Ben Lomond Peak, but great ski descent back down into north fork park). The areas are relatively small, but the riding would be an adventure and any photos taken would be breathtaking, especially closer to sunset with Ogden and the great salt lake in the background.

Not practical snowkiting destinations, but will be cool to check out.

Visited Skyline South Ogden today. Think my theory has alot of holes in it. Slight breeze circa 5mph.