Monte Lema
📍 Lombardy , Provincia di Varese · Nearest city: Curiglia (3 km)
58 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1601 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
46.04070, 8.83248Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:21 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~380 m, wind 13 km/h.
base ~380m · wind 13 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~281 m, wind 10 km/h, precipitation 0.9 mm.
base ~281m · wind 10 km/h · precip 0.9mmFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1095 m, wind 7 km/h.
base ~1095m · 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 78 at 16h
- High cloud suck (87/100) — base below freezing with CU
⏰ Useful window: 11:00 – 19:00
| 08 35 ☁️⚠️ | 09 35 ☁️⚠️ | 10 55 ☁️⚠️ | 11 60 ☁️⚠️ | 12 60 ☁️⚠️ | 13 60 ☁️⚠️ | 14 68 ☁️⚠️ | 15 63 ☁️⚠️ | 16 78 ☁️⚠️ | 17 73 ☁️⚠️ | 18 73 ☁️⚠️ | 19 73 ☁️⚠️ | 20 55 ☁️⚠️ |
Peak 16h: CAPE 180 J/kg · LI -1.7 · BL top 1070 m · w* 8.0 m/s · cloud base 2638 m · 0°C at 2480 m · Pro score 68/100 · sun 24° 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: 16:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: 12.3°C · Td: 4.0°C
LCL (cloud base): 1037 m
BL top: 1070 m
0°C level: 2480 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) | 5 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.85 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.51 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
- PWCA Italy Gemona 2026 · 2026-07-25 – 2026-08-01 · PWCA
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Takeoff description
Located on top of the mountain at 5 minutes walking distance of the arrival station of the cable car.
Rules and notes
ATTENTION: XC-flights: TMA of aerodrome 'Lugano/ Agno' Airspaces in Switzerland are a tough subject, get all the info you can before flying. More info on http://www.flyland.ch. Actual airspace: https://map.geo.admin.ch/?zoom=4&bgLayer=ch.swisstopo.pixelkarte-farbe&layers=ch.bazl.segelflugkarte&lang=de&topic=ech&E=2709077.74&N=1106772.50
Pilot comments
During hot summer days, landing in Miglieglia can require some experience and patience. (thermal bubbles)
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