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Ptarmigan Peak

24🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 4180 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0357

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2029 m, viento fuerte (31 km/h).

Wind max: 31 km/h
Base: 2029 m
CAPE: 50
LI: -0.3
2026-10-0465

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1958 m, viento 21 km/h.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 1958 m
CAPE: 50
LI: -1.0
2026-10-0575

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2378 m, viento 15 km/h.

Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 2378 m
CAPE: 70
LI: -0.9
2026-10-0685

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1828 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 1828 m
CAPE: 420
LI: -2.2

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Ptarmigan Peak is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Leadville. Takeoff elevation is 4180 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 24/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: E, W. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.