The balloon test planned for this weekend on Broad Mountain has been postponed due to high winds and unsafe weather.

Four balloons were scheduled to rise within the footprint of the proposed 21-turbine wind farm in Packer Township to serve as a representative example of the project and provide additional data for site analyses to be submitted as part of the ongoing zoning hearing process.

The test was set to run Saturday, weather permitting, with backup dates on Sunday and Monday. However, high winds and unsafe conditions related to changing weather patterns forced the delay.

New test dates will be determined and announced soon.

The tests are being planned and conducted by Digital Design & Imaging Service Inc. More information about the company and its operations is available at www.AirPhotosLIVE.com.

Broad Mountain Wind will provide alerts about the balloon test for residents through several different channels. Among them:

Information will be posted on the website at www.broadmountainwindproject.com.

Individuals also can email broadmountainwindproject@libertyutilities.com to request updates.

Updates will be provided on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BroadMountainWind.

Broad Mountain Wind has a field office in Weatherly Plaza at 202 Carbon Street in Weatherly. More