Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~2672 m, viento 18 km/h.
Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 2672 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 3.2
Elk Mountain
20🟡 MarginalUSA · Takeoff 1229 m
Forecast next days
Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~3025 m, viento 18 km/h.
Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 3025 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 3.2
No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~3921 m, viento 18 km/h.
Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 3921 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 4.8
Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~3283 m, viento 15 km/h.
Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 3283 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 4.6
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Takeoff description
1) South Launch - grassy; steep; can launch 2; preferred by paragliders; 4,000\' MSL; 2,600\' vertical. (2) North Launch - good, but can be tricky; brushy. (3) West Launch - sometimes used by paragliders; rarely used by hang gliders.
About this site
Elk Mountain is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Upper Lake. Takeoff elevation is 1229 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 20/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SW, W. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.