Saturday 17th to Monday 19th December 2022
Posted: 19/12/2022 20:16
Saturday 17th. A moderate to fresh WSW/SW'ly blew all day, accompanied by a low overcast that prevented any flying, the temperature struggling to a maximum of 3.2C.
Sunday 18th. A forecast of snow and freezing rain as an Atlantic depression approached led to an early decision to scrub operations. The snow/freezing rain arrived in the afternoon and continued into the early evening as a gusty, moderate to fresh SE'ly wind blew.
Monday 19th. The depression led to more rain overnight and for most of the afternoon/early evening, as the Arctic Maritime air of the last couple of weeks was replaced by Tropical maritime air, the daytime maximum temperature reaching 13.2C at Leeds/Bradford airport. The rain, accompanying low cloud and a gusty strengthening SSE'ly that became a fresh to strong SW'ly meant there was no flying.
This blog describes a snippet of life at the Yorkshire Gliding Club. Why not take a flight and try it yourself, or we can teach you to fly as a full club member.