No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~4061 m, viento 23 km/h.
Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 4061 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 4.5
Kernville Slabs
9⛔ Not flyableUSA · Takeoff 1051 m
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Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~3188 m, viento 22 km/h.
Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 3188 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 3.6
No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~3328 m, viento 15 km/h.
Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 3328 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 4.1
No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~3836 m, viento 15 km/h.
Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 3836 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 5.4
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Takeoff description
From the campground underneath the Kernville slabs start hiking up for about 20 or 30 minutes until you find away around all the bluffs. This may require some minor scrambling, watch out for critters like snakes and skunks, I saw both up there. Once you get above the slabs you'll come to easier grassier terrain. Launch is quite wind sheltered and very misgiving as to actual conditions. One launch is to head WNW, you will probably have to run for quite a bit and then dodge a few trees on your way out. I had to get rid of a smaller bush the first time I was there as it was right in the way. There is lots of sticks and debris around so do your best to keep your lines clear. It took me a few tries to launch here due to high wind shadowing from trees in front. Also the conditions felt almost lee side or catabatic as cycles seemed to be getting weaker and less frequent and even flipping my leading edge over once as I waited. Regardless, conditions in the air were quite the opposite.
About this site
Kernville Slabs is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Kernville. Takeoff elevation is 1051 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 9/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: W. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.