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Elk Mound

23🟢 Flyable today

USA · Takeoff 253 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1870

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1208 m, viento 19 km/h, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 1208 m
CAPE: 1620
LI: -6.8
2026-08-1940

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~2556 m, viento 13 km/h.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 2556 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 7.5
2026-08-2085

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2157 m, viento 21 km/h.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 2157 m
CAPE: 250
LI: -1.8
2026-08-2185

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1040 m, viento 22 km/h.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 1040 m
CAPE: 680
LI: -2.2

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Elk Mound is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Menomonie. Takeoff elevation is 253 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 23/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: N, E, S, W. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.