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Saddle

5🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 679 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-1240

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~2088 m, viento 12 km/h.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 2088 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 11.7
2026-10-1340

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~2094 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 2094 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 12.2
2026-10-1445

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1599 m, viento 12 km/h.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 1599 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 5.9
2026-10-1540

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1940 m, viento 8 km/h.

Wind max: 8 km/h
Base: 1940 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 13.8

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Takeoff description

The launch is a rocky but but gentle slope that drops away to reveal the and LZ. It is quite large and makes a great place to learn top landing.

About this site

Saddle is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Mattawa. Takeoff elevation is 679 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 5/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: N, NE, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.