Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~3358 m, viento 14 km/h.
Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 3358 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 4.3
The Whaleback
16🟡 MarginalUSA · Takeoff 2254 m
Forecast next days
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~3107 m, viento 8 km/h.
Wind max: 8 km/h
Base: 3107 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 2.4
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2963 m, viento 14 km/h.
Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 2963 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 1.3
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~3032 m, viento 7 km/h.
Wind max: 7 km/h
Base: 3032 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 2.8
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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.