Centennial Ridge
WYParagliding and hang gliding weather and wind forecast for Centennial Ridge, Wyoming.
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Location
What we look for at Centennial Ridge
Wind direction
NE (45°) → SE (135°)
The wind must blow from within this arc. Direction is the same for both wings.
Ideal speed
5–13 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.
No site guide found - 'Centennial Ridge' near Centennial, WY (Snowy Range / Medicine Bow NF) isn't listed in paraglidingEarth, Wilder Adventures, or any club guide, so treat it as an undocumented backcountry thermal launch. At ~9,500 ft the air is thin and cycles get strong and switchy midday; the best window is mid-to-late morning before convection and valley wind take over. Advanced/mountain-experienced only; verify direction, footprint, and legality on-site.
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Centennial Ridge is a paragliding and hang gliding site in Wyoming. The launch faces east at 9,478 feet and works best in NE to SE wind of about 5 to 13 mph. There are 4 more Wonderwind sites within 50 miles, and the closest is Nip Slip, 6 miles away.
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.