Soaring Forecast

It is emphasized...this soaring forecast information is valid only for the RAOB site area, and frequently will not apply to other areas.

                Soaring Forecast for the Wichita Area              
                Prepared at 12:30 GMT Wed Apr 30 2025                            
                                                                   
Height          Wind          Wind           Temp           Soaring
(ft AGL)        Direction     Speed(kts)     (Deg C)        Index  
3000            125           18             10             -0.5
5000            120           17              8              2.5
7000            125           23              5              6.0
 
Temp needed to lift to 3000 ft agl (Trigger Temp)....69 
 
Time at which trigger temperature will be reached....3 pm
 
Maximum Temperature for the day......................70 Deg F
 
Maximum altitude of thermals.........................3700 (ft agl)
 
Height where cumulus will form.......................3100 (ft agl)
 
Base of cumulus during the afternoon.................3600 (ft agl)
 
Total Sky Cover in Eighths (Oktas) (11 AM to 4 PM)...5
 
Implications of specific soaring indices:
-4 or Less............Excellent
-3....................Good
-2 or -1..............Fair
Zero or Greater.......Poor
 
Forecast is based on Upper Air Data collected
at Topeka, Kansas. Elevation 938 feet.