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Cow Close

2🟡 Marginal

United Kingdom · Takeoff 527 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1851

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~265 m, viento fuerte (27 km/h), con precipitación 0.9 mm.

Wind max: 27 km/h
Base: 265 m
CAPE: 50
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1915

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~329 m, viento 24 km/h, con precipitación 5.3 mm.

Wind max: 24 km/h
Base: 329 m
CAPE: 250
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2070

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~572 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 572 m
CAPE: 220
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2195

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~642 m, viento 12 km/h, con precipitación 1.1 mm.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 642 m
CAPE: 180
LI: 0.0

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Cow Close is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Settle. Takeoff elevation is 527 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 2/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: NE. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.