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Saddle

5🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 679 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-2850

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~2593 m, viento 24 km/h.

Wind max: 24 km/h
Base: 2593 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 3.9
2026-08-2956

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2124 m, viento fuerte (41 km/h).

Wind max: 41 km/h
Base: 2124 m
CAPE: 110
LI: 0.1
2026-08-3021

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~2415 m, viento fuerte (44 km/h).

Wind max: 44 km/h
Base: 2415 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 3.9
2026-08-3140

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~2137 m, viento 10 km/h.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 2137 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 4.1

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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.