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Mount Elbert

31🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 4393 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1851

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1689 m, viento fuerte (34 km/h).

Wind max: 34 km/h
Base: 1689 m
CAPE: 80
LI: -1.4
2026-08-1960

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1594 m, viento fuerte (42 km/h).

Wind max: 42 km/h
Base: 1594 m
CAPE: 530
LI: -3.1
2026-08-2075

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2683 m, viento 12 km/h.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 2683 m
CAPE: 70
LI: -1.2
2026-08-2180

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2982 m, viento 15 km/h.

Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 2982 m
CAPE: 230
LI: -1.3

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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.