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Ptarmigan Peak

24🟢 Flyable today

USA · Takeoff 4180 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1871

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1686 m, viento fuerte (34 km/h).

Wind max: 34 km/h
Base: 1686 m
CAPE: 180
LI: -2.6
2026-08-1971

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1136 m, viento fuerte (34 km/h).

Wind max: 34 km/h
Base: 1136 m
CAPE: 310
LI: -2.9
2026-08-2080

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2304 m, viento 21 km/h.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 2304 m
CAPE: 175
LI: -1.2
2026-08-2180

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2657 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 2657 m
CAPE: 140
LI: -1.7

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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.