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Whale Hill

22🟢 Flyable today

USA · Takeoff 3690 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0470

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~3721 m, viento 20 km/h.

Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 3721 m
CAPE: 60
LI: -2.2
2026-07-0578

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2243 m, viento fuerte (30 km/h).

Wind max: 30 km/h
Base: 2243 m
CAPE: 890
LI: -4.0
2026-07-0680

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~3688 m, viento 13 km/h.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 3688 m
CAPE: 60
LI: -2.0
2026-07-0785

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2664 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 2664 m
CAPE: 460
LI: -2.3

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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.