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Blue Springs ridge

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Paragliding and hang gliding weather and wind forecast for Blue Springs ridge, New Mexico.

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Showing Paragliding. Switch wings up top ↑
Not flyable
Medium confidence · · Run: HRRR
Wind SSW (202°) is outside the window — expect cross/tail or rotor
NESW 202° SSW
Flyability score
10
/100 · paragliding
Wind
21
mph base
Gusts
31
mph
Temp
75°
F
Dew point
46°
F
Elevation
6,171
ft MSL
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What we look for at Blue Springs ridge

Wind direction

WSW (250°) → WNW (290°)

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

Ideal speed

8–15 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.

W-facing ridge soaring; best WNW-WSW. Venturi/rotor off N and S sides at speed. Very thermic spring/summer-fly AM/PM. USHPA+SSA membership req, private land, 4WD+1.4mi hike. Low-level LZ turbulence.

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

Next 7 days How calls are made

Sunday Caution workable 7am 🌅 sunset 6:36 PM
7a
7g10
E
8a
7g15
ESE
9a
13g24
SSE
10a
14g23
S
11a
16g26
SSW
12p
18g27
S
1p
19g31
SSW
2p
19g28
SSW
3p
20g32
SSW
4p
22g31
SSW
5p
21g31
SSW
6p
16g30
SSW
Borderline only 7am — best around 7am: 7 mph E, gusts 10. All borderline — fly it with a close eye. Outside the window, light enough for a sledder.
Monday Caution workable 7am 🌅 sunset 6:35 PM
7a
5g8
SSE
8a
7g15
SSE
9a
10g17
SSW
10a
14g22
SSW
11a
18g24
SSW
12p
19g25
SW
1p
20g25
SW
2p
20g25
SSW
3p
20g26
SSW
4p
21g26
SSW
5p
20g26
SSW
6p
17g26
SSW
Borderline only 7am — best around 7am: 5 mph SSE, gusts 8. All borderline — fly it with a close eye. Outside the window, light enough for a sledder.
Tuesday Caution workable 8am 🌅 sunset 6:33 PM
7a
8g10
E
8a
8g10
ESE
9a
11g24
S
10a
18g31
SSW
11a
20g32
SSW
12p
22g34
SW
1p
14g28
SSW
2p
14g28
SSW
3p
14g28
SSW
4p
13g27
SSW
5p
12g26
SSW
6p
11g25
S
Borderline only 8am — best around 8am: 8 mph ESE, gusts 10. All borderline — fly it with a close eye. Outside the window, light enough for a sledder.
Wednesday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 6:32 PM
7a
6g14
SE
8a
7g15
SSE
9a
8g17
S
10a
8g19
SSW
11a
10g22
SW
12p
11g24
SW
1p
11g24
WSW
2p
10g22
WSW
3p
9g21
WSW
4p
8g19
WSW
5p
7g16
SW
6p
5g15
SW
No usable window today.
Thursday Caution workable 9am–12pm 🌅 sunset 6:31 PM
7a
5g16
NW
8a
6g14
NW
9a
7g13
NW
10a
8g14
NW
11a
9g16
NW
12p
10g17
NW
1p
8g16
NW
2p
5g14
NW
3p
3g13
WNW
4p
2g14
WNW
5p
2g16
NNW
6p
3g17
NE
Borderline only 9am–12pm — best around 9am: 7 mph NW, gusts 13. All borderline — fly it with a close eye. Cross / edge of the window.
Friday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 6:30 PM
7a
25g40
ENE
8a
22g39
ENE
9a
20g40
ENE
10a
19g46
ENE
11a
18g54
ENE
12p
18g58
ENE
1p
19g55
ENE
2p
20g49
ENE
3p
20g45
ENE
4p
19g45
ENE
5p
18g47
ENE
6p
17g48
ENE
Wind's out of the ENE most of the day — outside the working window, so cross/tail or rotor.
Saturday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 6:28 PM
7a
9g32
ENE
8a
9g29
ENE
9a
9g26
ENE
10a
9g24
ENE
11a
10g22
ENE
12p
10g20
ENE
1p
9g19
ENE
2p
9g19
E
3p
9g18
E
4p
9g18
E
5p
8g19
E
6p
8g20
E
Rain in the forecast — not flyable.

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About Blue Springs ridge

Blue Springs ridge is a paragliding and hang gliding site in New Mexico. The launch faces west at 6,171 feet and works best in WSW to WNW wind of about 8 to 15 mph. The closest other site we cover is Sandia Peak, 53 miles away. Read the site guide on sandiasoaring.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.