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Paragliding and hang gliding weather and wind forecast for Bell Mountain, Georgia.

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Not flyable
Medium confidence · · Run: HRRR
The sun has set — no daylight left to fly
NESW 304° NW
Flyability score
5
/100 · paragliding
Wind
14
mph base
Gusts
27
mph
Temp
56°
F
Dew point
56°
F
Elevation
3,314
ft MSL
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Location

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What we look for at Bell Mountain

Wind direction

W (270°) → NW (315°)

The wind must blow from within this arc. Direction is the same for both wings.

Ideal speed

6–14 mph

Ceiling · Paragliding

≤ 19 mph base · gusts ≤ 23

Top of the range for paragliding (any rating). Switch wings up top to compare. Hang gliders hold roughly 10 mph more than paragliders.

West-facing flat-cliff launch from a public-park parking lot above Lake Chatuge near Hiawassee (~3,300 ft). Flies on W to NW wind, best WNW. Advanced (P3/H4): the flat launch demands solid ground-handling with no slope to inflate on, and the glide to the LZ crosses open water, so stay conservative on wind strength and penetration. The launch is a busy tourist overlook - manage spectators. Contact Southern Para Pilots before flying.

Window data compiled from southernparapilots.org, public site guides and club resources.

Next 7 days How calls are made

Sunday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 7:04 PM
7a
9g20
S
8a
8g17
SSW
9a
4g14
WSW
10a
7g17
WNW
11a
7g17
W
12p
8g16
W
1p
10g17
WNW
2p
8g19
WNW
3p
9g20
W
4p
14g25
WNW
5p
14g25
WNW
6p
15g26
WNW
7p
14g27
NW
No usable window today.
Monday Flyable flyable 5pm–6pm 🌅 sunset 7:03 PM
7a
8g14
NW
8a
8g11
NW
9a
7g13
N
10a
14g30
NNW
11a
17g34
NNW
12p
16g31
NNW
1p
12g23
NNW
2p
10g20
NNW
3p
9g16
NNW
4p
8g14
NNW
5p
7g12
NW
6p
6g9
NW
7p
7g12
WNW
Flyable 3pm–7pm — best around 6pm: 6 mph NW, gusts 9. 2 clean hrs, the rest borderline.
🌅 Wonder windGlass-off possible 5pm–7pm — smooth, light NW ~6 mph (a touch cross), clear evening sky, weak daytime heating.
✓ Light, smooth wind– Edge of the window✓ Wind dying off into evening✓ Clear skies (radiative cooling)– Day built a thermal layer
Tuesday Slim window flyable 2pm 🌅 sunset 7:02 PM
7a
6g8
NNW
8a
6g7
N
9a
5g7
N
10a
4g10
NW
11a
5g14
NW
12p
6g14
WNW
1p
8g14
WNW
2p
9g13
WNW
3p
6g15
W
4p
6g15
WNW
5p
6g15
WNW
6p
5g13
WNW
7p
3g9
NNW
Flyable 7am–10am — best around 2pm: 9 mph WNW, gusts 13. All borderline — fly it with a close eye.
🌅 Wonder windGlass-off possible 7pm — smooth, light NNW ~3 mph (a touch cross), clear evening sky, the day heated up well.
– Light, smooth wind– Edge of the window✓ Wind dying off into evening✓ Clear skies (radiative cooling)✓ Day built a thermal layer
Wednesday Flyable flyable 7am–9am 🌅 sunset 7:01 PM
7a
1g4
NNE
8a
1g5
NE
9a
1g5
NNE
10a
1g6
WNW
11a
1g7
W
12p
2g9
WSW
1p
3g10
WSW
2p
3g11
WSW
3p
3g11
WSW
4p
3g11
W
5p
2g9
WNW
6p
2g7
NW
7p
1g5
NNW
Flyable 7am–2pm — best around 7am: 1 mph NNE, gusts 4. 3 clean hrs, the rest borderline.
🌅 Wonder windGlass-off likely 5pm–7pm — smooth, light NNW ~1 mph, clear evening sky, the day heated up well.
✓ Light, smooth wind✓ Straight in the window– Wind dying off into evening✓ Clear skies (radiative cooling)✓ Day built a thermal layer
Thursday Flyable flyable 8am–9am 🌅 sunset 6:59 PM
7a
2g7
ENE
8a
2g5
ENE
9a
2g6
E
10a
1g8
ESE
11a
2g10
SSE
12p
3g11
SSE
1p
4g13
SSE
2p
5g13
SSE
3p
5g14
S
4p
5g15
S
5p
5g16
S
6p
4g15
SSE
Flyable 7am–10am — best around 8am: 2 mph ENE, gusts 5. 2 clean hrs, the rest borderline.
Friday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 6:58 PM
7a
2g15
NNE
8a
2g15
N
9a
3g15
NW
10a
5g15
WNW
11a
7g17
WNW
12p
9g20
WNW
1p
11g25
WNW
2p
12g28
WNW
3p
13g26
NW
4p
13g23
NW
5p
13g21
NW
6p
12g23
NW
No usable window today.
Saturday Caution workable 7am–11am 🌅 sunset 6:57 PM
7a
3g7
ENE
8a
3g8
ENE
9a
3g8
E
10a
2g9
ESE
11a
2g9
SE
12p
3g11
SSE
1p
4g13
S
2p
4g14
S
3p
4g14
S
4p
4g13
SSE
5p
4g13
SSE
6p
4g14
SE
Borderline only 7am–11am — best around 7am: 3 mph ENE, gusts 7. All borderline — fly it with a close eye. Outside the window, light enough for a sledder.

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About Bell Mountain

Bell Mountain is a paragliding and hang gliding site in Georgia. The launch faces northwest at 3,314 feet and works best in W to NW wind of about 6 to 14 mph. The closest other site we cover is Atlanta Paragliding Enterprises (APE), 50 miles away. Read the site guide on southernparapilots.org for rules and access before you fly.

Conditions are an automated estimate from public forecast models, not a go/no-go call. Always check the sky, talk to locals, and fly within your rating. You are responsible for your own safety.