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McGee (Owens Valley)

47🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 2786 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0260

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~3224 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 3224 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 3.5
2026-10-0330

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~2950 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 2950 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 4.2
2026-10-0460

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2735 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 2735 m
CAPE: 0
LI: -0.1
2026-10-0560

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2469 m, viento 15 km/h.

Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 2469 m
CAPE: 0
LI: -0.2

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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.