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Big J

0🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 565 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0360

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1026 m, viento 5 km/h.

Wind max: 5 km/h
Base: 1026 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 3.1
2026-10-0475

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1094 m, viento 4 km/h.

Wind max: 4 km/h
Base: 1094 m
CAPE: 45
LI: -1.1
2026-10-0545

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~963 m, viento 8 km/h.

Wind max: 8 km/h
Base: 963 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 5.4
2026-10-0640

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1125 m, viento 7 km/h.

Wind max: 7 km/h
Base: 1125 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 8.9

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Takeoff description

grassy launch, above very steep hill. Enough room to set up 1-2 wings.

About this site

Big J is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Peaceful Valley. Takeoff elevation is 565 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 0/100. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.