[Rick Masters]

"From our long-term database of multiple global models, we have observed periods of over - or underperformance that can last for several years and, in some cases, as long as a decade."

A January 2015 wind resource map from Vaisala confirms the lack of wind at the beginning of the year. The map confirms that that wind speeds were off 20% from their normal January averages. And within some western U.S. locations, Vaisala confirms that wind resources may be off as much as 45% from their long-term January averages. To view the map, click here.
http://www.vaisala.com/Vaisala%20Docume ... _final.jpg

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[wingspan33]

Less wind than typical?

That really blows! . . .

[Bill Cummings]

Less wind than typical?

That really blows! . . .

In the spring and the fall the jet stream is usually low and over head here in New Mexico. This time of year we have a lot of dust storms but this spring we have been able to fly and not have enough wind speed to ridge soar the mountains.