Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2922 m, viento 21 km/h.
Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 2922 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 0.7
McGee (Owens Valley)
47🟡 MarginalUSA · Takeoff 2786 m
Forecast next days
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1635 m, viento 20 km/h.
Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 1635 m
CAPE: 20
LI: -1.3
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2225 m, viento 18 km/h.
Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 2225 m
CAPE: 140
LI: -3.1
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2704 m, viento 18 km/h.
Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 2704 m
CAPE: 10
LI: -1.2
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Takeoff description
Takeoff for Paragliders is on steep hillside clearing just below a east facing switchback in the road which overlooks Crowley Lake. The best takeoff for hangliders would be from the road itself.
About this site
McGee (Owens Valley) is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Mammoth Lakes. Takeoff elevation is 2786 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 47/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: NE. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.