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Whale Hill

22🟢 Flyable today

USA · Takeoff 3690 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1879

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2381 m, viento fuerte (26 km/h).

Wind max: 26 km/h
Base: 2381 m
CAPE: 100
LI: -1.4
2026-08-1974

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1861 m, viento fuerte (32 km/h).

Wind max: 32 km/h
Base: 1861 m
CAPE: 320
LI: -2.0
2026-08-2085

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2242 m, viento 23 km/h, con precipitación 0.9 mm.

Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 2242 m
CAPE: 450
LI: -2.3
2026-08-2180

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~3038 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 3038 m
CAPE: 400
LI: -1.7

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Takeoff description

very large, open 'meadow'; almost anywhere on the 'hill'.

About this site

Whale Hill is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Salida. Takeoff elevation is 3690 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 22/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SE, S. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.