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Paragliding and hang gliding weather and wind forecast for Dunlap, California.

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Not flyable
Medium confidence · · Run: HRRR
Very gusty (+8 mph) — too turbulent for paragliding
NESW 191° S
Flyability score
30
/100 · paragliding
Wind
14
mph base
Gusts
22
mph
Temp
58°
F
Dew point
34°
F
Elevation
4,560
ft MSL
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What we look for at Dunlap

Wind direction

SW (215°) → W (275°)

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

Ideal speed

5–12 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.

Faces SW-W (main launch); North launch works W-NW. PG ideal 5-8mph, gusts to 12 (max 15); HG ideal 10-12, max 17 gust 20. North-wind component = unusual rotors, fly farther from terrain. Morning mellow, strong midday summer, evening glass-off. P3/H3 req (P2/H2 w/ instructor), USHPA. Launch 4600ft, LZ 2000ft, XC site.

Window data compiled from cchpc.club, sierrahg.com, public site guides and club resources.

Next 7 days How calls are made

Sunday Caution workable 12pm–1pm 🌅 sunset 6:25 PM
7a
7g7
S
8a
10g13
S
9a
9g14
S
10a
7g12
S
11a
10g16
S
12p
13g17
SSW
1p
13g19
SSW
2p
12g20
SSW
3p
13g21
SSW
4p
14g22
S
5p
14g22
SSW
6p
11g18
SSW
Borderline only 12pm–1pm — best around 7am: 7 mph S, gusts 7. All borderline — fly it with a close eye. Outside the window, light enough for a sledder.
Monday Flyable flyable 11am–2pm 🌅 sunset 6:23 PM
7a
5g8
SSE
8a
4g6
S
9a
2g4
ENE
10a
2g5
NNE
11a
3g5
SW
12p
3g5
SW
1p
2g5
WSW
2p
2g6
NNW
3p
1g7
NW
4p
4g7
WSW
5p
5g6
WSW
6p
4g5
WSW
Flyable 7am–6pm — best around 5pm: 5 mph WSW, gusts 6. 7 clean hrs, the rest borderline.
🌅 Wonder windGlass-off possible 4pm–6pm — smooth, light WSW ~4 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
Tuesday Flyable flyable 8am–9am 🌅 sunset 6:22 PM
7a
3g6
NW
8a
4g5
W
9a
3g7
WSW
10a
5g10
WSW
11a
7g11
SW
12p
5g20
W
1p
5g21
W
2p
4g21
W
3p
4g21
WNW
4p
5g20
WNW
5p
4g18
NW
6p
3g15
NNW
Flyable 7am–11am — best around 11am: 7 mph SW, gusts 11. 3 clean hrs, the rest borderline.
Wednesday Caution workable 7am–8am 🌅 sunset 6:21 PM
7a
4g11
E
8a
4g11
E
9a
2g13
ESE
10a
2g16
WSW
11a
5g18
W
12p
5g19
W
1p
5g20
W
2p
5g20
W
3p
5g20
W
4p
5g18
W
5p
4g17
W
6p
2g14
W
Borderline only 7am–8am — best around 7am: 4 mph E, gusts 11. All borderline — fly it with a close eye. Outside the window, light enough for a sledder.
Thursday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 6:19 PM
7a
4g13
E
8a
3g14
E
9a
1g15
E
10a
3g15
W
11a
5g16
W
12p
6g16
WNW
1p
6g17
WNW
2p
6g17
WNW
3p
6g18
WNW
4p
5g19
WNW
5p
4g19
NW
6p
3g18
NW
No usable window today.
Friday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 6:18 PM
7a
6g13
ESE
8a
5g15
ESE
9a
3g16
SE
10a
3g18
SW
11a
5g19
WSW
12p
6g19
WSW
1p
6g19
W
2p
6g20
W
3p
5g21
W
4p
4g23
W
5p
3g24
WNW
6p
1g23
NW
No usable window today.
Saturday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 6:17 PM
7a
2g19
SE
8a
2g19
S
9a
3g19
SW
10a
4g19
WSW
11a
5g19
WSW
12p
5g20
W
1p
5g22
W
2p
4g24
W
3p
4g24
WNW
4p
3g25
WNW
5p
2g24
NW
6p
2g23
NNW
No usable window today.

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About Dunlap

Dunlap is a paragliding and hang gliding site in California. The launch faces southwest at 4,560 feet and works best in SW to W wind of about 5 to 12 mph. The closest other site we cover is Tollhouse, 23 miles away. Read the site guide on cchpc.club 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.