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Silver (Newcastle)

14🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 2240 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0455

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~4558 m, viento 24 km/h.

Wind max: 24 km/h
Base: 4558 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 1.6
2026-07-0536

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~3782 m, viento fuerte (38 km/h).

Wind max: 38 km/h
Base: 3782 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 0.8
2026-07-0649

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~3638 m, viento fuerte (29 km/h).

Wind max: 29 km/h
Base: 3638 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 0.3
2026-07-0747

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~3753 m, viento fuerte (31 km/h).

Wind max: 31 km/h
Base: 3753 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 1.3

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Takeoff description

Pioneered and cut out of the trees by Josh and fellow local pilots. Space for just 1 glider. No room for error when launching (kind of cliff launch).

About this site

Silver (Newcastle) is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Enterprise. Takeoff elevation is 2240 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 14/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SW, W. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.