Soaring Index

The Soaring Index map - updated every 6 hours - shows the modelled lift rate by thermals (convective clouds). The index is based on weather information between 5 000 feet (1 524 metres) and 20 000 feet (6 096 metres) and is expressed in Kelvin.
Table 1: Characteristic values for Soaring Index for soaring

Soaring Index	Soaring Conditions
Below -10 -10 to 5 5 to 20 Above 20	Poor Moderate Good Excellent^*

Table 2: Critical values for the Soaring Index

Soaring Index	Convective potential
15-20	Isolated showers, 20% risk for thunderstorms
20-25	Occasionally showers, 20-40% risk for thunderstorms
25-30	Frequent showers, 40-60% risk for thunderstorms.
30-35	60-80% risk for thunderstorms.
35 +	>80% risk for thunderstorms