Howitzen

47🟢 Flyable today

Switzerland · Takeoff 2370 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-14100

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1161 m, viento 9 km/h.

Wind max: 9 km/h

Base: 1161 m

CAPE: 880

LI: -3.5

2026-07-1595

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1067 m, viento 15 km/h.

Wind max: 15 km/h

Base: 1067 m

CAPE: 750

LI: -5.0

2026-07-16100

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1249 m, viento 13 km/h.

Wind max: 13 km/h

Base: 1249 m

CAPE: 300

LI: -4.5

2026-07-1795

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~583 m, viento 8 km/h, con precipitación 5.1 mm.

Wind max: 8 km/h

Base: 583 m

CAPE: 610

LI: -3.6

Map and thermal hotspots

Accessible list of hotspots (6)

Latitude	Longitude	Altitude (m)	Probability
46.357	7.816	2889	0.90
46.371	7.792	3228	0.81
46.384	7.858	3143	0.77
46.411	7.777	1918	0.77
46.435	7.787	2949	0.73
46.422	7.750	2763	0.65

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Howitzen is a paragliding launch site in Switzerland, near Raron. Takeoff elevation is 2370 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 47/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: W. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.