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The Whaleback

16🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 2254 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0455

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2235 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 2235 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 0.4
2026-07-0555

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2651 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 2651 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 1.3
2026-07-0680

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2757 m, viento 16 km/h, con precipitación 0.8 mm.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 2757 m
CAPE: 180
LI: -0.3
2026-07-0740

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~3813 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 3813 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 4.7

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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.