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Sand Turn, WY

15🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 1971 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0265

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2356 m, viento 15 km/h.

Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 2356 m
CAPE: 50
LI: -0.4
2026-10-0330

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~1575 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 1575 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 4.8
2026-10-0460

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2157 m, viento 13 km/h.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 2157 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 3.9
2026-10-0555

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~3626 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 3626 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 1.0

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Takeoff description

Take off is at a turn-out on the last big switchback on highway 14 going over the Bighorns.

About this site

Sand Turn, WY is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Sheridan. Takeoff elevation is 1971 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 15/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: NE, E, SE. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.