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Whale Hill

22🟢 Flyable today

USA · Takeoff 3690 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0270

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1329 m, viento 13 km/h.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 1329 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.2
2026-10-0365

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2158 m, viento 19 km/h.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 2158 m
CAPE: 10
LI: -0.4
2026-10-0475

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2089 m, viento 9 km/h.

Wind max: 9 km/h
Base: 2089 m
CAPE: 70
LI: -1.7
2026-10-0575

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2429 m, viento 11 km/h.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 2429 m
CAPE: 90
LI: -1.0

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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.