Mendel/Mendola - Lavinaspitz
📍 Trentino-Alto Adige , Bolzano · Nearest city: Caldaro sulla Strada del Vino (4 km)
64 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1366 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
46.38460, 11.21470Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:16 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1456 m, wind 15 km/h.
base ~1456m · wind 15 km/h · precip 0.4mmVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1554 m, wind 12 km/h.
base ~1554m · wind 12 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~2902 m, wind 18 km/h.
base ~2902m · wind 18 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 85 at 17h
- High cloud suck (66/100) — base below freezing with CU
⏰ Useful window: 17:00 – 18:00
| 08 30 ☁️⚠️ | 09 30 ☁️⚠️ | 10 50 ☁️⚠️ | 11 55 ☁️⚠️ | 12 55 ☁️⚠️ | 13 55 ☁️⚠️ | 14 63 ☁️⚠️ | 15 63 ☁️⚠️ | 16 70 ☁️⚠️ | 17 85 ☁️⚠️ | 18 80 ☁️⚠️ | 19 85 | 20 78 |
Peak 17h: CAPE 240 J/kg · LI -2.8 · BL top 1300 m · w* 8.0 m/s · cloud base 2666 m · 0°C at 2460 m · Pro score 83/100 · sun 17° 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: 17:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: 12.7°C · Td: 2.3°C
LCL (cloud base): 1299 m
BL top: 1300 m
0°C level: 2460 m
Approximate profile from surface variables + synoptic levels. Red lines = temperature, dashed blue = dew point. Orange bands = detected inversions.
Wind chart — altitude × time
Color: green < 20 km/h · yellow 20-30 · red >40. Arrows point to where the wind is blowing. Each column = 1 hour. 4 altitudes: 10m surface, 80m first thermal, 1500m (850 hPa) thermal cruise, 3000m (700 hPa) top.
Wind next days (Open-Meteo model)
Wind rose 10m — 2026-04-21
| Date | Morning 08-12h | Midday 12-16h | Evening 16-20h | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-21 | 4 km/h NE | gust 25 | 3 km/h SE | gust 25 | 9 km/h S | gust 40 |
Colors: green < 15 km/h (optimal) · orange 15-25 · red >25 (flying not recommended). ⚠️ = shear >25 km/h between 10m and 850 hPa (potentially broken thermals).
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 | 0.85 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.61 | 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
Copa del Mundo en Gemona del Friuli, Italia
Rules and notes
On Sunday, flying is prohibited! The landing site is into the ATZ Bozen/Bolzano!!
Pilot comments
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