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The Whaleback

16🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 2254 m

Forecast next days

2026-05-2040

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1824 m, viento 13 km/h.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 1824 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 4.3
2026-05-2150

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~2063 m, viento 15 km/h.

Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 2063 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 3.0
2026-05-2290

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2107 m, viento 12 km/h.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 2107 m
CAPE: 180
LI: -1.4
2026-05-2360

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2892 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 2892 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 2.0

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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/