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Lake Mountain (Saratoga Springs)

8🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 2316 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-2867

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2415 m, viento fuerte (37 km/h).

Wind max: 37 km/h
Base: 2415 m
CAPE: 620
LI: -5.1
2026-08-2913

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~587 m, viento fuerte (25 km/h), con precipitación 3.6 mm, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.

Wind max: 25 km/h
Base: 587 m
CAPE: 2310
LI: -8.2
2026-08-3082

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2039 m, viento fuerte (27 km/h), con precipitación 1.0 mm.

Wind max: 27 km/h
Base: 2039 m
CAPE: 830
LI: -3.9
2026-08-3179

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2960 m, viento fuerte (29 km/h).

Wind max: 29 km/h
Base: 2960 m
CAPE: 180
LI: -3.0

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Takeoff description

Rather technical: flat surface near radio towers

About this site

Lake Mountain (Saratoga Springs) is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Saratoga Springs. Takeoff elevation is 2316 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 8/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: E. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.