Jupiter
UTParagliding and hang gliding weather and wind forecast for Jupiter, Utah.
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Location
What we look for at Jupiter
Wind direction
S (180°) → SW (225°)
The wind must blow from within this arc. Direction is the same for both wings.
Ideal speed
6–10 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.
High-altitude thermal launch on Jupiter Peak above Park City (~9,900 ft), managed by UHGPGA. Flies on a southerly (SW-S-SE, roughly 140-230); north wind is a real hazard, especially mid-afternoon. Extreme density altitude means true ground speed is well above indicated airspeed — a demanding site best suited to strong pilots, not average P3s. The window is narrow (often ~11:00-12:30) before it overdevelops; storms and gust fronts are a serious May-Aug danger. Access via Guardsman Pass (seasonal closure) then about a half-mile hike. P3/H3 with USHPA + UHGPGA membership.
Window data compiled from uhgpga.org, ushpa.org, public site guides and club resources.
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Jupiter is a paragliding and hang gliding site in Utah. The launch faces southwest at 9,869 feet and works best in S to SW wind of about 6 to 10 mph. There are 12 more Wonderwind sites within 50 miles, and the closest is Snowbird, 7 miles away. Read the site guide on uhgpga.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.