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Hundreds of Utah glider pilots rely daily on NOAA's National Weather ServiceSalt Lake City aviation services, including soaring forecasts and observedsurface and upper air wind information

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Hundreds of Utah glider pilots rely daily on NOAA's National Weather ServiceSalt Lake City aviation services, including soaring forecasts and observedsurface and upper air wind information. Here at the Flight Park State Recreation Area, hang glider and paraglider pilots such as Lisa Verzella, former NOAA Student intern, take advantage of the consistent south winds in this area.

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NOAA 200th Anniversary Postcards from the Field

Location

Utah, Lake Bonneville

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NOAA People