The interaction of an arctic air mass and moisture will set the stage for an expansive area of dangerous travel conditions early in the week. A zone of freezing rain and drizzle along with some sleet is very likely from parts of Texas to the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys. Meanwhile, heavy rain and flooding will remain in the forecast for a large portion of the Hawaiian Islands on Monday. Read More >
Soaring Forecast for the Twin Cities Area
Prepared at 12:30 GMT Sun Jan 29 2023
Height Wind Wind Temp Soaring
(ft AGL) Direction Speed(kts) (Deg C) Index
3000 335 16 -21 4.5
5000 300 17 -18 12.5
7000 280 27 -19 17.0
Temperature needed for lift to 3000 ft agl (Trigger Temp)..12
Time at which trigger temperature will be reached..........Will Not Reach
Maximum Temperature for the day............................4 Deg F
Maximum altitude of thermals...............................1400 (ft agl)
Height where cumulus will form.............................No Cu Expected (ft agl)
Base of cumulus during the afternoon.......................No Cu Expected (ft agl)
Total Sky Cover in Eighths (Oktas) (11 AM to 4 PM).........Unavailable
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 Chanhassen, Minnesota. Elevation 943 feet.
To: Princeton FSS, FAX, (763) 389-7143 Voice, (800) 642-6505
From: National Weather Service Chanhassen, Voice (952) 361-6671
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