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    How to read the thermal charts

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    • Christer Dahl 2
      Christer Dahl 2 last edited by

      I cant figure it out.
      Color indicates altitude, but if its grey, does it mean thermals are on ground level? I assume not, but could anyone please explain it a little better?
      Cheers

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      • idefix37
        idefix37 Sailor Moderator @Christer Dahl 2 last edited by idefix37

        @christer-dahl-2
        Thermals are upward currents of air due to convection.
        When Windy shows a grey colour, that just means there are no thermals, the atmosphere is stable.

        https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal

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