Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~239 m, viento 20 km/h.
Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 239 m
CAPE: 60
LI: 3.5
Black Mountain
8🟡 MarginalUSA · Takeoff 1397 m
Forecast next days
Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~50 m, viento 16 km/h, con precipitación 0.6 mm.
Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 50 m
CAPE: 80
LI: 0.3
Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~69 m, viento 6 km/h, con precipitación 0.8 mm.
Wind max: 6 km/h
Base: 69 m
CAPE: 40
LI: 6.9
Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1033 m, viento 10 km/h.
Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 1033 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 4.3
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Takeoff description
Road is now closed to vehicles, gate locked at highway 542. The launch is about 3600' agl, reached by a gated but good logging road off the Mount Baker Highway. It is accessible for two-wheel drive vehicles, but 4-wheel drive is recommended as the last part is quite steep. You launch from the logging road, looking to the west with a spectacular view. Mt. Baker looms large over your left shoulder. Road is now closed to vehicles, gate locked at highway 542.
About this site
Black Mountain is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Peaceful Valley. Takeoff elevation is 1397 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 8/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: W, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.