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Thompson Peak

8🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 2314 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-2845

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~2074 m, viento fuerte (32 km/h).

Wind max: 32 km/h
Base: 2074 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 0.6
2026-08-2946

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~2844 m, viento fuerte (31 km/h).

Wind max: 31 km/h
Base: 2844 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 0.9
2026-08-3040

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~3683 m, viento 11 km/h.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 3683 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 5.4
2026-08-3150

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~3461 m, viento fuerte (28 km/h).

Wind max: 28 km/h
Base: 3461 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 2.0

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Takeoff description

Launch is at 7777 ft and at a fire observatory, which may be locked 1.35 miles from the top.

About this site

Thompson Peak is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Janesville. Takeoff elevation is 2314 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 8/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: NE. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.