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Paragliding and hang gliding weather and wind forecast for Dinosaur, Utah.

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Not flyable
Low confidence · · Run: HRRR
Gusts 39 mph — too strong even for advanced paragliding
NESW 199° SSW
Flyability score
5
/100 · paragliding
Wind
21
mph base
Gusts
39
mph
Temp
49°
F
Dew point
45°
F
Elevation
8,123
ft MSL
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What we look for at Dinosaur

Wind direction

SE (135°) → SW (225°)

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

Ideal speed

5–15 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.

Cliff Ridge, a south-facing thermal/XC site on the Blue Mountain plateau near Vernal (launch ~8,150 ft), host of the Dinosaur Open. Launches face SE-S-SW and it's fairly forgiving on direction, but midday brings very strong, punchy high-desert thermals - the reason P4 is recommended. Mornings are lighter and better for launching; evenings can glass off. High density altitude means faster wings and longer launch runs. BLM-managed, with a dirt road to the top.

Window data compiled from blm.gov, public site guides and club resources.

Next 7 days How calls are made

Sunday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 6:42 PM
7a
6g16
S
8a
14g22
SSE
9a
10g19
SSE
10a
12g22
SSE
11a
12g26
SSE
12p
20g36
S
1p
20g37
SSE
2p
27g41
S
3p
29g46
S
4p
30g47
S
5p
21g39
SSW
6p
22g34
SSW
Rain in the forecast — not flyable.
Monday Caution workable 10am 🌅 sunset 6:40 PM
7a
8g21
SSW
8a
7g18
S
9a
11g20
S
10a
11g17
S
11a
12g24
SW
12p
11g21
SSW
1p
13g22
SSW
2p
13g22
S
3p
17g23
S
4p
7g17
SSW
5p
14g22
SSE
6p
12g18
SSW
Borderline only 10am — best around 10am: 11 mph S, gusts 17. All borderline — fly it with a close eye.
Tuesday Slim window flyable 6pm 🌅 sunset 6:39 PM
7a
5g14
SSW
8a
5g8
SSW
9a
11g13
SE
10a
11g13
S
11a
9g12
S
12p
7g8
SW
1p
5g13
SSE
2p
5g12
S
3p
4g10
SSW
4p
3g9
SSW
5p
1g7
SW
6p
1g5
NNE
Flyable 6pm — best around 6pm: 1 mph NNE, gusts 5.
🌅 Wonder windGlass-off possible 6pm — smooth, light NNE ~1 mph, some cloud, weak daytime heating.
– Light, smooth wind✓ Straight in the window✓ Wind dying off into evening– Clear skies (radiative cooling)– Day built a thermal layer
Wednesday Flyable flyable 8am–9am 🌅 sunset 6:37 PM
7a
3g7
NNE
8a
2g7
N
9a
2g7
WNW
10a
3g7
W
11a
3g9
W
12p
4g10
W
1p
5g12
W
2p
7g14
W
3p
8g16
W
4p
9g17
W
5p
9g17
W
6p
9g17
W
Flyable 7am–9am — best around 8am: 2 mph N, gusts 7. 2 clean hrs, the rest borderline.
Thursday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 6:36 PM
7a
3g8
ENE
8a
3g9
NNE
9a
6g9
NNE
10a
11g9
NNE
11a
18g8
NNE
12p
23g8
NNE
1p
24g10
NE
2p
23g12
NE
3p
21g14
NE
4p
21g15
NE
5p
21g15
NE
6p
20g15
NE
Wind's out of the NE most of the day — outside the working window, so cross/tail or rotor.
Friday Caution workable 7am–3pm 🌅 sunset 6:34 PM
7a
3g6
NNE
8a
3g7
NNE
9a
3g8
NNE
10a
1g9
N
11a
2g10
SW
12p
4g11
SW
1p
5g11
SW
2p
5g12
SW
3p
5g12
SW
4p
4g12
WSW
5p
4g12
W
6p
3g12
W
Borderline only 7am–3pm — best around 2pm: 5 mph SW, gusts 12. All borderline — fly it with a close eye. Cross / edge of the window.
Saturday Flyable flyable 7am–9am 🌅 sunset 6:33 PM
7a
0g3
N
8a
1g5
WSW
9a
2g7
WSW
10a
2g8
WSW
11a
3g9
WSW
12p
4g11
WSW
1p
4g12
WSW
2p
4g13
WSW
3p
3g14
WSW
4p
3g14
W
5p
3g14
W
6p
2g13
W
Flyable 7am–12pm — best around 7am: 0 mph N, gusts 3. 3 clean hrs, the rest borderline.

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About Dinosaur

Dinosaur is a paragliding and hang gliding site in Utah. The launch faces south at 8,123 feet and works best in SE to SW wind of about 5 to 15 mph. There are 2 more Wonderwind sites within 50 miles, and the closest is Lookout Mountain, 47 miles away. Read the site guide on blm.gov 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.