Gusty winds are expected from portions of the Mid-Atlantic into the Northeast through the night following the system that brought rain to the area. An atmospheric river will move into the Northwest late today into Saturday bringing moderate to heavy rainfall, mountain snow, windy conditions, and high surf to the area over the weekend. Read More >
Soaring Forecast for the Twin Cities Area
Prepared at 12:30 GMT Sat Nov 01 2025
Height Wind Wind Temp Soaring
(ft AGL) Direction Speed(kts) (Deg C) Index
3000 030 14 -2 0.5
5000 040 15 -6 2.5
7000 025 14 -10 4.5
Temperature needed for lift to 3000 ft agl (Trigger Temp)..46
Time at which trigger temperature will be reached..........Will Not Reach
Maximum Temperature for the day............................45 Deg F
Maximum altitude of thermals...............................2700 (ft agl)
Height where cumulus will form.............................1500 (ft agl)
Base of cumulus during the afternoon.......................1400 (ft agl)
Total Sky Cover in Eighths (Oktas) (11 AM to 4 PM).........7
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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