A high pressure system is bringing mostly clear skies and cooler temperatures across much of the eastern U.S. to the Mid-South. A stationary front will produce thunderstorms and heavy rain across the Florida Peninsula to the immediate Southeastern coast. Severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the central and southern Plains. Read More >
Soaring Forecast for the Twin Cities Area
Prepared at 12:30 GMT Wed Sep 10 2025
Height Wind Wind Temp Soaring
(ft AGL) Direction Speed(kts) (Deg C) Index
3000 255 12 12 -2.0
5000 270 12 10 2.5
7000 270 15 6 4.5
Temperature needed for lift to 3000 ft agl (Trigger Temp)..71
Time at which trigger temperature will be reached..........2 pm
Maximum Temperature for the day............................75 Deg F
Maximum altitude of thermals...............................3800 (ft agl)
Height where cumulus will form.............................1500 (ft agl)
Base of cumulus during the afternoon.......................2100 (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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