Sunday (3/31/2019) @ WS

[wmelo]

"Cloudy skies early, followed by partial clearing. Slight chance of a rain shower. High around 50F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph"

Thoughts?

Walt

[garys]

Another good late afternoon day at Woodstock. I am in.

[markc]

The sfc 'cast is now "classic WStock" : 10-15G20+ . That has my attention! (even though it will be on the chilly side).

One concern: Gust factor till near-sunset. But I'm hoping that, overall, the day might not be as strong as last Sunday.
Guess we'll see, nothing ventured nothing gained.

And remember : We need to rendezvous as many pilots as possible at the bridge field, given the road closure.
It's about 40 min from the LZ to the top.

[wmelo]

Sunny but chilly
Speed & direction look good

What time are you guys planning to be @ bridge field? 2pm?

[markc]

*Assuming* no major changes in the forecast, I think I'd like to get there earlier, about 11am.

But this assumes that the tower station isn't reporting 30mph gusts like last weekend..... If it *is*, and if the gust-factor remains in the sfc 'cast until sunset, then I'll probably pull the plug. Will watch readings before and during the drive....

[markc]

Oh right, forgot about the chance for AM rain.... Maybe noon would be better.

[markc]

Gust factor in the NWS sfc 'cast for WStock has been up'd to 24mph, and now lasts well past dark.

ADDS 3k is hinting at the nasty beige color (30-40 kts) at 8pm, very close to WStock.

Still plan to be looking at things tomorrow-AM, and possibly making a final call while on the road.

[garys]

I am bailing out on Woodstock today as it does not look like a back down until dark.

[markc]

3k 'cast is definitely a building one, with 30-40kts in north VA by 6pm, and lasting overnight.

Leave at 10. In the LZ at noon, transfer gear and up top by 1:00, set up by 2:00. Mostly cloudy, until late PM. Hmmm....

Walt, are you still motivated?

[markc]

I'm out. The weather station is showing more of a 15-20G30 day than a 10-15G25 day. With the predicted ramp up.... Nah.

[wmelo]

sissies
35MPH is nothing...

Agree...too cold...too strong...

What about tomorrow?
Pulpit looks too strong and WS moderate.

thoughts?

Walt

[markc]

Sadly, can't get away from work next week. Maybe later in the spring it'll be easier to disappear for a day....

Gusting almost 40mph at the tower as of 12:30