Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2679 m, viento 19 km/h.
Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 2679 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 1.0
McGee (Owens Valley)
47🟡 MarginalUSA · Takeoff 2786 m
Forecast next days
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2703 m, viento fuerte (26 km/h).
Wind max: 26 km/h
Base: 2703 m
CAPE: 60
LI: -1.9
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~3349 m, viento 16 km/h.
Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 3349 m
CAPE: 0
LI: -0.7
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2861 m, viento fuerte (27 km/h).
Wind max: 27 km/h
Base: 2861 m
CAPE: 10
LI: -0.6
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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.