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Peterson Butte

12🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 213 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1860

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1415 m, viento 12 km/h.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 1415 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 3.3
2026-08-1940

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~2390 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 2390 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 7.0
2026-08-2055

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2307 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 2307 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 1.6
2026-08-2165

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2000 m, viento 12 km/h.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 2000 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 1.3

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Takeoff description

Grass slope overlooking farm fields, or hike up to the summit in light conditions.

About this site

Peterson Butte is a paragliding launch site in USA, near South Lebanon. Takeoff elevation is 213 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 12/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: S. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.