Colle dell Agnello
📍 Piedmont , Provincia di Cuneo · Nearest city: Pontechianale (8 km)
56 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2730 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
44.68320, 6.97940Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:24 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~1822 m, strong wind (34 km/h).
base ~1822m · wind 34 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~519 m, wind 22 km/h, precipitation 1.8 mm.
base ~519m · wind 22 km/h · precip 1.8mmFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1937 m, wind 7 km/h.
base ~1937m · wind 7 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Detailed hourly weather
2026-04-21⚠️ Marginal · peak 55 at 13h
- High cloud suck (93/100) — base below freezing with CU
| 08 30 ☁️⚠️ | 09 30 ☁️⚠️ | 10 30 ☁️⚠️ | 11 30 ☁️⚠️ | 12 50 ☁️⚠️ | 13 55 ☁️⚠️ | 14 55 ☁️⚠️ | 15 45 ☁️⚠️ | 16 44 ☁️⚠️ | 17 47 ☁️⚠️ | 18 40 ☁️⚠️ | 19 55 ☁️⚠️ | 20 50 ☁️⚠️ |
Peak 13h: CAPE 10 J/kg · LI 2.9 · BL top 1500 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 4605 m · 0°C at 3010 m · Pro score 60/100 · sun 41° over slope
Hourly flyability (0–100). ⛈️ = storm risk · ☁️⚠️ = cloud suck · 🏔️ = active ridge lift. CAPE = convective energy, LI = stability, BL top = thermal ceiling, w* = estimated dry thermal velocity. Source: Open-Meteo (ECMWF/GFS/ICON blend model).
Estimated vertical profile (Sounding)
Reference time: 13:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: 4.9°C · Td: -10.1°C
LCL (cloud base): 1875 m
BL top: 1500 m
0°C level: 3010 m
Approximate profile from surface variables + synoptic levels. Red lines = temperature, dashed blue = dew point. Orange bands = detected inversions.
🌬 Daily wind (next days)
Daily summary (10m wind). Full hour × altitude chart is being added progressively.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 7 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.86 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.25 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
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