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USA · Takeoff 484 m

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2026-08-1865

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~625 m, viento 5 km/h.

Wind max: 5 km/h
Base: 625 m
CAPE: 50
LI: 3.8
2026-08-1950

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~290 m, viento 4 km/h, con precipitación 2.3 mm.

Wind max: 4 km/h
Base: 290 m
CAPE: 40
LI: 8.1
2026-08-2016

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~81 m, viento 5 km/h, con precipitación 8.0 mm.

Wind max: 5 km/h
Base: 81 m
CAPE: 350
LI: 2.8
2026-08-2185

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~517 m, viento 5 km/h, con precipitación 3.5 mm.

Wind max: 5 km/h
Base: 517 m
CAPE: 120
LI: 2.8

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Switchbacks is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Eagle River. Takeoff elevation is 484 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 0/100. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.