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Steptoe Butte

1🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 1043 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1855

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2642 m, viento 23 km/h.

Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 2642 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 1.9
2026-08-1950

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~2807 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 2807 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 3.3
2026-08-2040

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~4033 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 4033 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 4.0
2026-08-2150

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~4133 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 4133 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 2.3

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Steptoe Butte is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Colfax. Takeoff elevation is 1043 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 1/100. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.