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Big M Mound

17🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 419 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0460

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~507 m, viento 17 km/h, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 507 m
CAPE: 1860
LI: -5.7
2026-07-0590

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1203 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 1203 m
CAPE: 750
LI: -3.1
2026-07-0690

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~889 m, viento 11 km/h.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 889 m
CAPE: 200
LI: 0.8
2026-07-0795

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~854 m, viento 7 km/h.

Wind max: 7 km/h
Base: 854 m
CAPE: 680
LI: -3.0

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Takeoff description

Take off is top of the hill. Climb up stairs. Keep away from benches and people. Respect hikers.

About this site

Big M Mound is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Platteville. Takeoff elevation is 419 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 17/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: S, SW, W. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.