ParaglideTours
📍 Nevada , Washoe County · Nearest city: Verdi (14 km)
33 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1816 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
39.47560, -120.13600Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:03 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~513 m, strong wind (27 km/h), precipitation 1.1 mm.
base ~513m · wind 27 km/h · precip 1.1mmMarginal conditions, cloud base ~981 m, wind 18 km/h.
base ~981m · wind 18 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1711 m, wind 10 km/h.
base ~1711m · wind 10 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
🌬 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) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 1.00 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Winch launches, in operation from May 15th to October 31st
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