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Pickle Butte

5🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 913 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-1250

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1621 m, viento 20 km/h.

Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 1621 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 3.4
2026-10-1322

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~2269 m, viento fuerte (30 km/h).

Wind max: 30 km/h
Base: 2269 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 7.9
2026-10-1430

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~2106 m, viento 20 km/h.

Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 2106 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 6.8
2026-10-1530

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~1940 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 1940 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 11.4

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Takeoff description

Three launches: West (WNW), Main (NW-N), Kalbus (NNW-NNE)

About this site

Pickle Butte is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Marsing. Takeoff elevation is 913 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 5/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: N, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.