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Big J

0🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 565 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1860

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~947 m, viento 10 km/h.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 947 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 2.8
2026-08-1975

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1113 m, viento 9 km/h.

Wind max: 9 km/h
Base: 1113 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2065

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1643 m, viento 9 km/h.

Wind max: 9 km/h
Base: 1643 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 0.5
2026-08-2190

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1514 m, viento 10 km/h.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 1514 m
CAPE: 240
LI: -1.8

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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.