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Melba Ridge

7🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 797 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-2865

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2989 m, viento 25 km/h.

Wind max: 25 km/h
Base: 2989 m
CAPE: 90
LI: -1.9
2026-08-2985

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2186 m, viento 22 km/h.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 2186 m
CAPE: 680
LI: -3.4
2026-08-3030

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~3378 m, viento 19 km/h.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 3378 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 8.7
2026-08-3140

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~4047 m, viento 10 km/h.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 4047 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 5.8

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Takeoff description

Cliff launch, take care with lines and basalt rock.

About this site

Melba Ridge is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Murphy. Takeoff elevation is 797 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 7/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SE. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.