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Mount Elbert

31🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 4393 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0255

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1947 m, viento 21 km/h.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 1947 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 1.1
2026-10-0360

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2150 m, viento 19 km/h.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 2150 m
CAPE: 0
LI: -0.7
2026-10-0475

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2231 m, viento 11 km/h.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 2231 m
CAPE: 60
LI: -1.1
2026-10-0575

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2247 m, viento 10 km/h.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 2247 m
CAPE: 30
LI: -0.7

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Mount Elbert is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Leadville North. Takeoff elevation is 4393 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 31/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: NE, E, SE, S. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.