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Skiddaw summit

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United Kingdom · Takeoff 870 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1855

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~26 m, viento 25 km/h.

Wind max: 25 km/h
Base: 26 m
CAPE: 60
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1912

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~214 m, viento 21 km/h, con precipitación 4.4 mm.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 214 m
CAPE: 400
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2070

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~336 m, viento 20 km/h, con precipitación 0.7 mm.

Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 336 m
CAPE: 120
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2190

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~825 m, viento 9 km/h.

Wind max: 9 km/h
Base: 825 m
CAPE: 130
LI: 0.0

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Skiddaw summit is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Keswick. Takeoff elevation is 870 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 1/100. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.