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Pickle Butte

5🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 913 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-1463

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1803 m, viento fuerte (26 km/h), con precipitación 1.1 mm.

Wind max: 26 km/h
Base: 1803 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 0.0
2026-07-1580

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~3203 m, viento 24 km/h.

Wind max: 24 km/h
Base: 3203 m
CAPE: 140
LI: -0.8
2026-07-1631

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~3529 m, viento fuerte (47 km/h), con precipitación 0.6 mm.

Wind max: 47 km/h
Base: 3529 m
CAPE: 60
LI: -0.6
2026-07-1715

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~2706 m, viento fuerte (60 km/h), con precipitación 2.8 mm.

Wind max: 60 km/h
Base: 2706 m
CAPE: 850
LI: -3.4

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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.