Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2992 m, viento 12 km/h.
Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 2992 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 2.6
The Whaleback
16🟡 MarginalUSA · Takeoff 2254 m
Forecast next days
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2890 m, viento 20 km/h.
Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 2890 m
CAPE: 0
LI: -0.1
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2594 m, viento 17 km/h.
Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 2594 m
CAPE: 0
LI: -0.1
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~3207 m, viento 14 km/h.
Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 3207 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 3.8
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Takeoff description
Expanded launch area along forest road at top of clearcut/burn area. Requires flat slope launch skills. See http://rvhpa.org/site-guide/whaleback/
About this site
The Whaleback is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Weed. Takeoff elevation is 2254 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 16/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SW, W, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.