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Variable cloudiness, base at noon at 2000m, rising to 2800 or 3000 in the afternoon. Over the relief 2-3/8 cumuli, probably sucking. North of us precipitation from 2pm, but dry in Surselva (showers possible from west towards evening). Wind at 2 pm: Valley wind up to almost Disentis, in Disentis itself I expect SW wind. 1000-1500m I also expect "valley wind" (northeast) until Brigels or Trun, but at 2000m the wind should generally come from SW (5-10kn). In the Flims region from the south. Above 2500m the wind will increase, 3000m (SW, 15kn). At the launch site the wind will increase as soon as the base rises. Probably the area Brigels - Flims is quite pleasant to fly. Briefing at middle station 10:30

From noon on, increasing clouds and showers over the relief (Glarnerland), later possible in the valley. Model Arome makes more clouds, but no showers. Meteoparapente makes no clouds but more wind (and too high a base). Probably Cosmo makes the better forecast... Disturbed thermals, especially until 1pm, but also later, due to warm air advection and the incoming colder valley wind. Base at noon 2000m?, then clouds quickly dissolving and top rising rapidly to 3000 (but difficult to reach?). 1500-2000m SW 5kn, increasing to 15kn Wind blowing from the southern valleys Lukmanier and Val Sumvig Ilanz has valley wind, region Ilanz to Flims has less wind Timing Monday (very difficult …): 9:00 at cable car station 9:45 Briefing at middle station

Saturday Early clouds at 3-3500m Wind increasing rapidly from noon. 11am: - 2000m 20kn - 3000m 30kn Possibly a flight can be made in Prättigau - but be careful with the wind... (I don't think it's worth the trip) From approx. 18h rain (partly heavy) Sunday South wind until noon, turning to north in the afternoon. That's why the humidity is pushing back towards the Alps. But we are somewhat protected. The question is whether the base will rise high enough at noon. We are also expecting cloud cover at 3400m. Small chance for a task. Monday At altitude westerly flow, in the lower layer less wind (SW 1500m 8kn). At noon the wind picks up over Lukmanier and Val Sumvitg. Chur will have north wind. Warm air advection :-( Task, probably with landing in Ilanz. Tuesday Fair weather, weak northwest winds. Normal valley winds. Good for Task. Wednesday We are in high pressure. Good :-) Thursday Good, over 30°, some SW wind. Training Task tomorrow is canceld. We will be offering Covid tests from 3pm. Please remember: Only tested, vaccinated and recovered persons are allowed. Check: http://www.disentis-open.ch

There is an outbreak of chamois blindness in the area south of the Rhine. The Wildlife Department suggested that we do not fly over the entire yellow area. We had a meeting with the wildlife department yesterday afternoon and were able to find a good compromise. It is the zone marked in red. It is extremely !! important that you do not fly over this zone today. Of course we will deliver the adapted airspace files soon.

Friday Ok for flying, at Disentis or Flims Northerly winds In the morning low cloudbase because of the rain, but quick dissolution. Saturday Föhn, too much wind, in the afternoon cloudy, in the evening the front arrives with (much) precipitation in the night 2000m 30kn south Sunday Remaining clouds, sleep in, in the afternoon 6/8 clouds, low base, very, very small chance of a task. Monday 2000m SW 7-10kn, 3000m WSW 15kn Task towards East Tuesday to Thursday Westerly winds, generally looking good.