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Hogsback Mtn

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Paragliding and hang gliding weather and wind forecast for Hogsback Mtn, Alaska.

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Not flyable
Medium confidence · · Run: ECMWF
Rain likely — 48% chance, 0.02"/hr
NESW 176° S
Flyability score
0
/100 · paragliding
Wind
3
mph base
Gusts
19
mph
Temp
30°
F
Dew point
27°
F
Elevation
3,084
ft MSL
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What we look for at Hogsback Mtn

Wind direction

SW (225°) → W (270°)

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

Ideal speed

6–15 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.

Undeveloped hike-and-fly summit in the mountains near Juneau; there's no published site guide and the local Juneau Eagles club only documents Mt. Roberts. A WSW-facing launch would work best in SW-to-W winds. Expect fast-changing maritime weather, overdevelopment, and venturi/rotor accelerating through the valleys. Advanced pilots only, and check with the Juneau club before flying.

Next 7 days How calls are made

Sunday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 6:03 PM
7a
3g19
S
8a
3g19
S
9a
3g18
S
10a
3g17
S
11a
4g18
S
12p
4g18
S
1p
4g19
S
2p
3g18
SSE
3p
3g17
SSE
4p
3g17
SE
5p
3g18
SE
6p
3g20
ESE
Rain in the forecast — not flyable.
Monday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 6:00 PM
7a
3g15
S
8a
3g15
S
9a
3g15
S
10a
3g15
S
11a
3g14
S
12p
3g13
S
1p
3g13
S
2p
3g13
S
3p
3g14
SSW
4p
3g14
S
5p
3g14
S
6p
3g13
SSE
No usable window today.
Tuesday Caution workable 2pm–5pm 🌅 sunset 5:57 PM
7a
2g12
SE
8a
3g12
SE
9a
3g12
SE
10a
3g11
SE
11a
3g11
SE
12p
3g11
SE
1p
2g10
SE
2p
2g9
SE
3p
2g8
SE
4p
1g7
SSE
5p
1g7
SE
Borderline only 2pm–5pm — best around 3pm: 2 mph SE, gusts 8. All borderline — fly it with a close eye.
Wednesday Caution workable 5pm 🌅 sunset 5:54 PM
7a
3g14
SSE
8a
4g15
SSE
9a
4g15
SSE
10a
4g16
SSE
11a
4g15
SSE
12p
3g15
SSE
1p
2g13
SSE
2p
2g12
SSE
3p
1g11
SE
4p
1g10
ESE
5p
2g9
ESE
Borderline only 5pm — best around 5pm: 2 mph ESE, gusts 9. All borderline — fly it with a close eye.
Thursday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 5:52 PM
7a
4g23
ESE
8a
4g26
ESE
9a
4g30
ESE
10a
4g33
ESE
11a
4g34
ESE
12p
4g34
SE
1p
3g33
SE
2p
3g30
SE
3p
4g27
SE
4p
4g25
ESE
5p
4g24
ESE
Rain in the forecast — not flyable.
Friday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 5:49 PM
7a
2g27
ESE
8a
2g25
SE
9a
2g23
SE
10a
2g21
SSE
11a
3g19
SSE
12p
3g17
S
1p
3g16
S
2p
3g15
S
3p
2g14
SSW
4p
2g13
SSW
5p
3g12
SW
Rain in the forecast — not flyable.
Saturday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 5:46 PM
7a
3g18
SSE
8a
3g18
S
9a
2g18
S
10a
2g18
S
11a
2g17
S
12p
2g16
S
1p
2g14
S
2p
1g13
S
3p
1g12
SSE
4p
1g11
SSE
5p
1g10
SSE
Rain in the forecast — not flyable.

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About Hogsback Mtn

Hogsback Mtn is a paragliding and hang gliding site in Alaska. The launch faces west at 3,084 feet and works best in SW to W wind of about 6 to 15 mph. There are 2 more Wonderwind sites within 50 miles, and the closest is Mt McGinnis, 20 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.