Originally Posted by
ThunderstormFactory
What about crosswind limitations?
This information can be determined from GPWT's of which in ENR 1.10 is a required forecast that must be obtained.
Obviously, if it appeared that crosswind would likely be a considerable problem without alternative runways available, then an alternate would be a very sound idea.
However, if the GPWT reflects that winds wont be an issue, why need carry fuel for an alternate that maybe over an hours flying time away in some rural areas on a blue sky, CAVOK calm day.