- Models wind forecasts diverge significantly (> 6.4 m/s) (HRRR 12.2 m/s vs ECMWF 5.8 m/s)
- Light wind – experience required (6.0 m/s)
- Significant gusts forecast (10.9 m/s)
- Good kite forecast: wind 3.0 m/s, gusts 5.1 m/s, no major model differences
- Good kite forecast: wind 2.8 m/s, gusts 4.1 m/s, no major model differences
- Rain detected – challenging conditions
- Significant gusts forecast (9.2 m/s)
- Good kite forecast: wind 5.2 m/s, gusts 8.4 m/s, no major model differences
- Light wind – experience required (5.2 m/s)
- Significant gusts forecast (8.4 m/s)
- Rain detected – challenging conditions
- Good kite forecast: wind 2.9 m/s, gusts 4.2 m/s, no major model differences