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Ptarmigan Peak

24🟢 Flyable today

USA · Takeoff 4180 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0483

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2963 m, viento fuerte (26 km/h).

Wind max: 26 km/h
Base: 2963 m
CAPE: 220
LI: -2.1
2026-07-0577

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2450 m, viento fuerte (27 km/h).

Wind max: 27 km/h
Base: 2450 m
CAPE: 190
LI: -1.9
2026-07-0674

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~3037 m, viento fuerte (29 km/h).

Wind max: 29 km/h
Base: 3037 m
CAPE: 100
LI: -1.8
2026-07-0780

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1825 m, viento 16 km/h, con precipitación 2.3 mm.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 1825 m
CAPE: 390
LI: -1.6

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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.