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Mt McGinnis

18🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 584 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0465

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~804 m, viento 8 km/h.

Wind max: 8 km/h
Base: 804 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 3.9
2026-07-0550

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~382 m, viento 11 km/h, con precipitación 3.4 mm.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 382 m
CAPE: 100
LI: 5.9
2026-07-0650

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~101 m, viento 12 km/h, con precipitación 7.1 mm.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 101 m
CAPE: 190
LI: 4.8
2026-07-0780

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~500 m, viento 13 km/h, con precipitación 3.0 mm.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 500 m
CAPE: 130
LI: 2.7

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Takeoff description

Anywhere in the alpine above 2,000 feet

About this site

Mt McGinnis is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Juneau. Takeoff elevation is 584 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 18/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SW, W, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.