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Many Feathers Launch (Big Mountain)

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Paragliding and hang gliding weather and wind forecast for Many Feathers Launch (Big Mountain), Montana.

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Not flyable
Low confidence · · Run: HRRR
Wind E (89°) is outside the window — expect cross/tail or rotor
NESW 89° E
Flyability score
10
/100 · paragliding
Wind
22
mph base
Gusts
32
mph
Temp
23°
F
Dew point
20°
F
Elevation
6,348
ft MSL
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What we look for at Many Feathers Launch (Big Mountain)

Wind direction

S (190°) → WSW (250°)

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.

Training launch on Big Mountain / Whitefish Mountain Resort (~6,350 ft) used by Many Feathers Paragliding School. Faces southwest - works in south-to-west flow up the slope. High-elevation thermic site: strong midday cycles and lee-side rotor when wind is over the back, so students fly morning or evening. Instructor-supervised; confirm access with the school.

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

Next 7 days How calls are made

Sunday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 6:54 PM
7a
20g31
E
8a
19g31
E
9a
21g33
E
10a
22g34
E
11a
22g33
E
12p
20g31
E
1p
22g33
E
2p
22g34
E
3p
21g32
E
4p
21g30
E
5p
22g32
E
6p
22g32
E
Wind's out of the E most of the day — outside the working window, so cross/tail or rotor.
Monday Flyable flyable 1pm–6pm 🌅 sunset 6:52 PM
7a
16g24
E
8a
17g23
E
9a
16g21
E
10a
13g15
ESE
11a
9g12
ESE
12p
7g9
ESE
1p
5g7
S
2p
4g6
W
3p
6g7
W
4p
6g7
W
5p
6g8
W
6p
6g9
W
Flyable 12pm–6pm — best around 3pm: 6 mph W, gusts 7. 6 clean hrs, the rest borderline.
Tuesday Flyable flyable 7am–12pm 🌅 sunset 6:50 PM
7a
7g10
W
8a
7g10
W
9a
7g9
W
10a
7g10
W
11a
6g11
W
12p
6g11
WNW
1p
2g9
SW
2p
2g9
SW
3p
2g10
WSW
4p
2g9
SW
5p
2g9
SW
6p
1g8
SW
Flyable 7am–6pm — best around 7am: 7 mph W, gusts 10. 6 clean hrs, the rest borderline.
🌅 Wonder windGlass-off possible 4pm–6pm — smooth, light SW ~1 mph, clear evening sky, 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 Caution workable 7am–10am 🌅 sunset 6:48 PM
7a
1g8
SSE
8a
2g8
SSE
9a
2g9
S
10a
2g10
SSW
11a
3g12
SW
12p
4g13
SW
1p
4g13
SW
2p
3g14
SW
3p
3g14
SW
4p
2g12
SW
5p
2g11
SSW
6p
1g9
S
Borderline only 7am–10am — best around 7am: 1 mph SSE, gusts 8. All borderline — fly it with a close eye.
Thursday Caution workable 7am–4pm 🌅 sunset 6:46 PM
7a
3g8
ENE
8a
3g7
E
9a
3g7
E
10a
3g8
E
11a
2g9
SE
12p
2g9
S
1p
2g9
SSW
2p
2g9
SW
3p
2g9
SW
4p
2g9
WSW
5p
1g10
W
6p
1g11
WNW
Borderline only 7am–4pm — best around 11am: 2 mph SE, gusts 9. All borderline — fly it with a close eye.
Friday Caution workable 7am–4pm 🌅 sunset 6:44 PM
7a
2g7
ESE
8a
2g7
ESE
9a
2g8
SE
10a
2g9
SSE
11a
2g10
SSW
12p
3g11
SW
1p
4g11
SW
2p
5g11
SSW
3p
5g11
SSW
4p
4g11
SSW
5p
3g13
S
6p
3g13
SSE
Borderline only 7am–4pm — best around 3pm: 5 mph SSW, gusts 11. All borderline — fly it with a close eye.
Saturday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 6:42 PM
7a
3g21
SSW
8a
3g23
SSW
9a
4g24
SSW
10a
5g23
SSW
11a
5g21
SSW
12p
5g21
SSW
1p
5g26
SSW
2p
5g32
SSW
3p
4g36
SSW
4p
4g34
SSW
5p
3g28
S
6p
3g24
S
Too gusty — gusts past the 18 mph limit through the day.

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About Many Feathers Launch (Big Mountain)

Many Feathers Launch (Big Mountain) is a paragliding and hang gliding site in Montana. The launch faces southwest at 6,348 feet and works best in S to WSW wind of about 5 to 12 mph. There are 4 more Wonderwind sites within 50 miles, and the closest is DESERT MOUNTAIN OLD SCHOOL HG/PG LAUNCH, 18 miles away. Read the site guide on manyfeathersparagliding.com 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.